Connect with Reed’s Science Faculty
Open Labs is a one-day event, jointly organized by Science Outreach and Special Programs, geared toward connecting Reed College's STEM educators with the greater Portland community.
Launched in 2022 as "Open Days," Reed's Open Labs event welcomes visitors who will have the opportunity to interact with Reed’s science departments, explore the campus, engage with faculty and staff, and observe lab experiments.
Microscopes • Zebrafish • Neuroscience • Cryptography
Polyhedra • Insect Behavior • Radioactivity and Nuclear Power
We invite you to our campus to explore the sciences on Saturday, November 14, 2026!
Registration will open soon -- check back!
In the Classroom and the Laboratory
Reedies engage in cutting-edge research projects that push the boundaries of what we know and uncover new insights across various fields. In the natural sciences, students and faculty work together to research new ideas in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, and more.
Reed College Research Reactor
The Reed Research Reactor was established in 1968 and is the only reactor operated primarily by undergraduates. At any given time, there are approximately 40 students licensed to operate the Reed reactor. In addition to operating the reactor, many students serve as senior staff and in supervisory positions.
Machine Shop and Makerspace
Students work with the Physics Machine Shop Supervisor to share ideas, design and troubleshoot projects, and bring concepts from their imagination into the physical world. Read more at the Digital Fabs Blog.
Parking on Campus
Parking at Reed is free, and no permit is required.
Open Labs takes place in the biology, physics, and chemistry buildings.
See our Campus Map
East Parking
- Located at the southeast end of campus
- Accessed from Woodstock Boulevard just east of the main entrance
- This is the closet parking lot to the Open Days location
North Parking
- Located at the north end of campus
- Accessed along Steele Street
West Parking
- Located at the southwest end of campus
- Accessed along 28th Avenue
Overflow Parking
- Located at the far northwest end of campus
- This is the farthest parking lot from campus
Review Reed College parking guidelines, including towing policies and fees.
