Spaces | Health Sciences Education Center

Study Spaces

Public study spaces of HSEC are open to all University of Minnesota students for quiet and group study. Individual study rooms, also open to all University students, are reservable through the Health Science Library reservation system.

Health professional students can find dedicated study spaces within the interprofessional student lounge on 7th floor HSEC. Health professional students may also reserve classroom space outside of regularly scheduled classes and events.

Study Space Options

Health Sciences Library

The Health Sciences Library and the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine supports the knowledge lifecycle through emerging technologies and has a staff with deep expertise. They also have a world-renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts to spark innovation and transform learning through knowledge discovery, use, creation, and sharing.

Features include virtual and augmented reality studio, data visualization lab, 1:Button video recording studios, a makerspace with tools to support problem-based learning, and a Faculty Commons to facilitate technology integration into the learning environment.

Wellbeing

HSEC provides physical wellbeing spaces, available for currently enrolled health professional students.

Wellbeing Studio
From time to time, we all need to relax and de-stress. The Wellbeing Studio gives health professional students the opportunity to unwind, meditate, pray, or participate in other wellbeing activities. The Wellbeing Studio is located in HSEC 7-162.

Wellness Rooms
Health professional students may use the Wellness Rooms for prayer, meditation, stretching, stress relief, sensory relief, lactation, among many other uses! Located in HSEC 2-109 and 2-111, students can schedule appointments freely based on their needs once they have registered with the space. Contact [email protected] for more information.

M Simulation

M Simulation works collaboratively with faculty and providers to design, implement, and assess impactful educational experiences. They support the spectrum of simulation, specializing in the integration of standardized patients, human patient simulators, and task trainers.

Instructors have access to state-of-the-art educational services and facilities to develop simulations that are customized to meet specific educational needs and address emerging health care challenges.

IP Student Lounge

The Interprofessional Student Lounge is a part of the Center for Health Interprofessional Programs (CHIP).

The IP Student Lounge is a comfortable and inviting place where you can connect with students from other health professions & colleges, study, hold meetings, or just hang out! We welcome all health professional students to relax in our comfy space to feel like your home away from home. This modern space provides an array of amenities to provide you with the best experience, including: refrigerators, microwaves, and separate room for quiet study with individual study spaces. To request access, visit the CHIP website. The IP Student Lounge is open to all health professional students.

CHIP offers health professions students unique and innovative opportunities that help them connect, collaborate, network, and develop.