Analytics Lounge

Analytics Lounge, a 501(c)(3) community lab in Chicago, offers significant benefits to the local community by fostering a collaborative environment for discussions in chemistry, engineering, biology, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. By providing access to test, measurement, prototyping, and analysis equipment, it empowers individuals to explore scientific and technological pursuits without the need for personal investment in costly apparatus.
The organization places a strong emphasis on self-directed education, promoting both teaching and learning in an informal setting. This approach encourages community members to engage in citizen-led science, facilitating hands-on experience and deeper understanding of various scientific fields.
Additionally, Analytics Lounge actively participates in community events and local Maker Faires, offering workshops, presentations, and pop-up events throughout Chicago to stimulate enthusiasm for STEAM education.
Through partnerships with universities and other organizations, Analytics Lounge contributes to research and projects that might otherwise lack the necessary resources. Their commitment to recycling used and unwanted lab equipment not only prevents waste but also provides educational opportunities; by disassembling and studying the equipment, community members can gain insights into design and engineering principles.
In essence, Analytics Lounge serves as a hub for innovation, education, and collaboration, significantly enriching Chicago’s scientific and entrepreneurial landscape.

I have assisted this organization on many occasions by coordinating the relocation of large scientific instruments and providing space and resources through Pumping Station: One to host community events.

You can learn more at AnalyticsLounge.org