Erdem Topsakal, associate professor in electrical and computer engineering, and biomedical engineering graduate student Erin Colebeck prepare for a research exercise in MSU's anechoic chamber.
Located behind Simrall, the chamber is lined with spikes which function to absorb electromagnetic waves. The waves cannot enter or exit the chamber, which allows researchers to safely perform tests using high-powered waves. Researchers test the effectiveness of antennas and the shielding capabilities of certain materials to see how well they block or transmit electromagnetic waves. The room also allows for some student biomedical engineering research on cancer treatments.