UW Biotron

UW Biotron The Biotron Laboratory offers controlled testing environments for academic and commercial clients in

The Biotron Laboratory offers controlled testing environments for academic and commercial clients in plant, animal, and materials research. The Biotron is a one-of-a-kind research facility that has supported testing for NASA space probes, Antarctic drilling equipment, hibernating squirrels, and LED development for plant growth. The Biotron provides controlled environments and climate-controlled gr

eenhouses to support plant, animal, and materials research for university, non-profit, and commercial clients. Temperature, humidity, lighting, and plant watering regimens are scheduled and controlled to meet precise experimental setpoints. Room performance is continuously monitored and alarmed, and staff respond to critical deviations 24 hours per day.

04/27/2017

Come on down to the university for a beautiful spring day filled with gardening advice and activities for all ages! The Biotron will be presenting an out-of-this-world display in the DC Smith Greenhouse!

The Biotron Laboratory offers controlled testing environments for academic and commercial clients in

01/26/2017
About 4 weeks after planting.
01/26/2017

About 4 weeks after planting.

The Biotron is in the news once again! This article delves into the business side of our facility, and our recent attemp...
10/12/2016

The Biotron is in the news once again! This article delves into the business side of our facility, and our recent attempts to increase usership.

Visitors to the Biotron Laboratory are greeted by a display of lighting that was designed to allow produce to be grown inside the International Space Station. PHOTO: PAUL L. NEWBY II

IT'S ALMOST HERE! THIS SATURDAY, MAY 7!
05/02/2016

IT'S ALMOST HERE! THIS SATURDAY, MAY 7!

On Saturday May 7, 2016 from 9am to 1pm join us for the 12th Annual UW Family Gardening Day at D.C. Smith Greenhouse, 465 Babcock Drive; Allen Centennial Gardens, 620 Babcock Drive; Steenbock Memorial Library, 550 Babcock Drive; and the UW Biotron, 2115 Observatory Dr.

Various photos from Biotron outreach events including Wisconsin Science Festival and UW Science Expeditions
05/02/2016

Various photos from Biotron outreach events including Wisconsin Science Festival and UW Science Expeditions

04/25/2016

Spring Fever driving you to play in the dirt? Come on down to UW-Madison Family Gardening Day for loads of information on gardening whether it's in a container or on a farm. Be sure to stop at the Biotron for tours, Plants in Space and a planting activity!

Address

2115 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI
53706

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(608) 262-4900

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