Welcome to Raptor Research Center (RRC) resources. Boise State students, staff, and faculty can access additional in-depth RRC resource websites, departmental forms and frequently used campus forms, helpful links, and lists of center-owned equipment available to check out and use.
Forms – RRC & Campus
This table has categories in the left column and specific form names with links in the right column. Forms specific to the Raptor Research Center have “- RRC” after the form name (for Department code 69200 or 69210). Others are frequently used campus-wide, linked here for convenience. This table can be sorted and searched by keyword.If a form needs to be submitted for a Department of Biological Sciences sponsored project, employee, etc. (Department code 70600 or 70610), please see DBS Forms .
Looking for College of Arts & Sciences Research and Creative Activity Hub forms (used for some Department code 69210 and 70610 tasks)? COAS Hub Forms
Links – Boise State Basics
- Academic Calendars and Deadlines
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use:
- BoiseState.ai – a secure, university-supported generative AI platform built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and governed by Boise State’s data and policy standards that is designed to enhance teaching, learning, and work at Boise State University
- Other Artificial Intelligence Tools
- Strategies for using Generative AI practically, ethically, and safely at Boise State University
- State of Idaho AI Guidance
- Boise State Acronyms – make sense of the alphabet soup
- Bronco Shuttle – free transportation between campus and off-campus university buildings
- Business Link Directory – a collection of university links related to campus business practices and services for students and staff
- Campus Map – searchable and interactive
- Dine on Campus – locations and hours
- Emergency Procedures – procedures by type of emergency, reporting guidance, Building Coordinator list, weather resources
- Facilities, Operations, & Maintenance – information and forms
- Help Desk Service Portal – request technology services including MyBoiseState, Google Workspace, software, connectivity, remote teaching & learning, classroom technology, eFax Services, Bronco Print, website development, reporting issues/requests (ask them to forward to BIRS), and referrals to other departments
- Libraries for Students and Employees:
- Albertsons Library at Boise State University
- Ornithological library on site at the World Center for Birds of Prey. Call 208-362-3716 to schedule or request a PDF copy of a collection item.
- Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) Service Request – request system access, report a Bronco Hub system issue, request a Bronco Hub process improvement project
- Office of Information Technology (OIT) Services A-Z – searchable links include information on specific software, equipment for checkout, connectivity, Google, BIRS, and everything else to do with technology on campus
- Policy Manual – University-wide for Boise State University
- Writing Style Guide
- Zoom for Boise State University
- Zoom Phone – work phone setup, features, and tutorials
- Zoom Scheduler – integrate Google Calendar and Zoom, do meeting time polls without the need for external apps
RRC Equipment List
The following list of equipment is a work in progress and is not comprehensive. Click on the carat next to a category to expand the category with specific equipment.
The RRC also has three sets of graduation caps and gowns and two hoods from 2026 available for students to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact RaptorResearchCenter@boisestate.edu with questions about specifications on equipment or equipment availability. See the previous Forms section for forms to request equipment checkout or new equipment purchases.
Audio/Video & Electronics
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 Drone Quadcopter with accessories (1)
Garmin eTrex GPS Units, various models (9)
Juniper CP3 Rugged Android Data Loggers (11)
Moultrie A-900 Nest Cameras, model MCG-14001 (5)
Reconyx Hyperfire IR Nest Cameras, various models (10)
GoPro Hero 13 Black with dual battery charger, 256GB micro SD card (1)
Computers & Peripherals
Laptop Computers, various makes and recent models (8)
Desktop Computers, Dell, various 2018-2019 models (6)
Desktop Computer, Dell 2024 Optiplex Plus 7020 Custom with i7-13700 proc, 64GB RAM, 1 TB HD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 discrete graphics with 8GB GDD R6 (can arrange to remote in to this computer)
Computer Monitors, Dell, various sizes 21.5″ – 24″ (12)
Wired and wireless keyboards, mice, and mousepads
Laptop docking stations and bags
Field Equipment
Spotting Scopes, various makes but mostly Vortex, angled or straight (15)
Tripods with Mounts, mostly Manfrotto aluminum (17)
Car window mounts for scopes and binoculars (2 Vortex, 1 Bushnell)
Binoculars, various makes and models (4)
Yard sticks, climbing equipment, coolers, camping equipment, and more
4WD Field Vehicles, see RRC Fleet (6)
Measurement & Lab Equipment
Weather Meters, Kestrel (2)
Wind Meter, Kestrel (1)
Rangefinders, various makes and models (5)
Precision Spring Scales, Pesola, various capacities (5)
Ocean Optics SpectrEcology Flame UV-VIS Fiber Optic Spectrometer 200 (850 nm range Sony 2048 detector) with light source and reflection probe (1)
Fisherbrand Isotemp Series General Purpose Ultra-Low Freezer, -80C, 8.4 A, 549 L/~20 CF (1)
VWR® Standard Laboratory Freezer Solid Door Manual Defrost with Natural Refrigerants, -25C, 6 A, 20 CF (1)
Telemetry
Telemetry receivers, various makes and models (4)
Folding 3-element Yagi antenna 150.5 MHz (3)