Case Study: Rutgers University prepares students for digital-first careers with LabArchives

Rutgers University - Customer Case Study

Rutgers University, a major institution coordinating microbiology courses, faced a significant challenge with biosafety compliance. Following updated national guidelines that prohibited materials like paper notebooks from leaving lab spaces to prevent contamination, they needed a new method for students to record their work. They turned to the vendor LabArchives to implement a digital solution.

The solution involved adopting the LabArchives electronic lab notebook platform, which was used on iPads to create a fully digital, paperless lab environment. This shift not only resolved the biosafety issue but also delivered extensive results: it streamlined grading for teaching assistants, eliminated the need for physical lab manuals, saved time for instructors, and fostered crucial digital skills in students, preparing them for modern careers. The implementation by LabArchives was so successful that its use expanded beyond microbiology to other departments at the university.

Rutgers University

Ramaydalis Keddis

Rutgers University