ACES Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) oversees all facilities operations for the college, including strategic planning, space assignment and utilization, major capital projects, building maintenance, and general safety oversight.

FPM is also responsible for facility management and operations for three ACES-managed facilities: Edward R. Madigan Lab (ERML), National Soybean Research Center (NSRC), and the ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center (LIAC). 

ERML LN2 Requesting Process

FPM provides, at a minimal charge, liquid nitrogen (LN2) for research purposes. The dispersal unit is located at ERML (Edward R Madigan Laboratory) interior Northwest Loading Dock (facing Gregory Drive).

LN2 Pricing: $1.19 per liter with a minimum refill of 25 liters; billing is processed quarterly

To submit an LN2 refill request, please complete the online request form: https://go.aces.illinois.edu/nitrogenform

All requests will be responded to within one (1) business day with the current padlock code. The requestor will then have one (1) business day to complete their refill.

Conference Rooms Reservation Requests

FPM oversees and schedules four (4) conference rooms at ERML and four (4) conference rooms at NSRC (National Soybean Research Center). Food and beverages, including catering, are allowed within the conference rooms, and clean-up is required.

To reserve a conference room at ERML or NSRC, please email Darlene Dallas (drdallas@illinois.edu) and Darren Gentzler (gentzlr@illinois.edu). Please include the purpose of the meeting, how many people will be in attendance, and the faculty or unit associated with the reservation.

ERML Conference Rooms Usage Specifics

ERML conference rooms are designated meeting locations; classes/academic meetings/seminars where the participants may earn a grade and/or credit hours are prohibited.

Each conference room has a built-in projector system for presentations and countertop space that can be used for catering purposes. The Mersive Solstice App is required to access the projector system.

Rooms 138 and 350A are prioritized for scheduling reoccurring ERML faculty lab meetings with their research teams. They are also available for non-reoccurring meetings scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis.

Room 350B is to be used for larger (30+ people) and 350C for smaller groups (20 or fewer people) and non-reoccurring meetings on a first-come-first-served basis. 

There is no charge for using conference rooms.

Capacity for each Conference Room:

• 138 ERML – classroom style set-up; maximum occupancy = 30 people
• 350A & 350C ERML – long table meeting style set-up; maximum occupancy = 20 people
• 350B ERML – U-shaped set-up; maximum occupancy = 40 people

NSRC Conference Rooms Specifics

All conference rooms at NSRC are for in-person meetings only. No additional technology services are provided. NSRC conference rooms are designated meeting locations; classes/academic meetings/seminars where the participants may earn a grade and/or credit hours are prohibited.

• 130 NSRC – meeting style set-up; maximum occupancy = 12; attached kitchenette for catering
• 167 NSRC – meeting style set-up; maximum occupancy = 15; small kitchenette inside room’s closet
• 240 NSRC – large square shape meeting style set up; maximum occupancy = 24; No serving area available
• 250 NSRC – meeting style set-up; maximum occupancy = 15; attached kitchenette for catering