The Political Research Lab (PRL)

2049 Derby Hall
Hours: 8:30-6:00, Monday-Friday (24 hour access with Buck-ID)

The Political Research Laboratory provides technical support for the department's research and teaching activities. Research support includes data access, acquisition, and archiving; hardware/software training and consultation; and computing facilities. Teaching support includes consultation on preparing materials for conventional and on-line courses; and maintaining the department’s teaching laboratory. The PRL is responsible for managing the department’s computing needs, including the department network.

The following links provide information about the various roles of PRL and support for general technical problems. If you need more information, please contact the appropriate staff member or the PRL.

• Help Desk
• History of the PRL
• Computer Support (Hardware and Software)
• TOPS Data
• BSP Data
• OSU Polls Data
• Knowledge Networks Ohio Data
• Archival Research
• Experimental Research
• Teaching, Technology and Resources
• PRL Staff
• Office Hours for PRL Student Staff
• Schedule for Derby 125 and 150 (Basement Labs)
• PRL Brownbags
• Lab Notes Current Issue
• Lab Notes Archive
• Stats corner Archive
• Lab Celebrates 36th Year Reunion