The MIT DMSE Breakerspace is a materials exploration lab open to all undergraduates.


Calendar & Lab Availability

Open a training event to check prerequisites, see available places, and register.

Instrument reservations: Check availability and book an individual instrument in LibCal.

Calendar

Open the full Breakerspace calendar in LibCal.

If you cannot use the calendar or registration form, email dmse-breakerspace@mit.edu with the event or training you need.

Understanding Lab Availability

The instrument lab and lounge are accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to users with approved access.

  • Lab Assistant on duty: Drop-in project help is available during the listed hours.
  • Lab reserved for activity or Lab and lounge reserved for activity: All instruments are unavailable for individual reservations for the full listed period, including setup and cleanup.
  • Lounge reserved for activity: Room 8-102 is unavailable; instrument reservations are unaffected.

Request the lab or lounge for a class or organized activity.