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The Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) is in the business of creating the next—the next collaborative discovery, the next educational opportunity, the next startup company.
We are an incubator for tackling complex research problems by bringing together engineers, scientists, and clinicians to turn discoveries into game-changing solutions. With 16 research centers, 287 faculty members, and state-of-the-art core facilities, the possibilities for innovation are limitless.
Project ENGAGES
High school education program that raises awareness to the world of engineering, science, and technology
Bio Launchpad Seminars
Helps GT entrepreneurs learn how to fund and commercialize their technology
Bioengineering Program
One of the three interdisciplinary graduate programs supported by IBB
Core Facilities
The Petit Institute (IBB) is a unique, interdisciplinary research and educational institute composed of state-of-the-art laboratories and globally recognized academic and research engineers and scientists.
In concert with its affiliated centers and faculty, IBB provides access to more than $400M of combined research tools and laboratories for education and technology transfer.
Researchers are encouraged to take advantage of our shared user laboratories, equipment, and expertise, and we welcome you to explore our facilities and the opportunities supported by our buildings and laboratories.
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IBB Recycling and Composting Items and Locations
Batteries
- IBB Front Desk (1101)
Aluminum cans and foil
- IBB common kitchen areas outside Wing D on each floor
Cardboard (please collapse the boxes)
- Outside all IBB research wing doors facing the atrium
Compostable items such as food scraps, pizza boxes, etc. using the CompostNow bins (full list below)
- IBB admin suite kitchen (1105)
- ES&T Loading Dock
Electronics
- Electronics not purchased with state funds can be dropped off at the Kendeda Building loading dock.
Glass
- Basement tunnel (next to the liquid nitrogen tanks)
Kimberly Clark gloves, any brand tip boxes, and safety glasses/goggles
ES&T stockroom through Avantor (hours 8-12 p.m. and 12:30-4 p.m.)
Metal scraps (ex. staples)
- IBB Front Desk (1101)
Paper, sticky notes, and paperbacks
- IBB common kitchen areas outside Wing D on each floor
Pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters
- IBB Front Desk (1101)
Plastic bags, bubble wrap, air pouches, plastic mailers, packing peanuts, Saranwrap (all food removed)
- IBB 1st floor kitchen by vending machines
Plastic bottles/containers (please no plastic bags/film as those items should be placed in the “plastic film” bin by the 1st floor kitchen)
- IBB common kitchen areas outside Wing D on each floor
Printer cartridges
- IBB Front Desk (1101)
Steel food cans and metal lids
- IBB admin suite kitchen (1105)
Styrofoam (please remove packing tape and labels)
- Outside all IBB research wing doors facing the atrium
Clickhere for a full list of compostable items.
EBB Recycling Locations
Pens, markers, and other writing tools
- By the lobby elevators
