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College of DuPage Develops Glen Ellyn Science and Technology Projects
The College of DuPage has chosen Gilbane Building Company as construction manager for two new projects on the Glen Ellyn campus. The buildings are being constructed in partnership with architects HOK and DeStefano + Partners, respectively. The $50 million Health Careers & Natural Sciences Building will be located on an existing six-acre parcel. The 188,000-sf facility will house a combination of laboratory, classroom, office, and instructional space.
University of Dubuque Opens Science Center
The University of Dubuque dedicated its newly renovated and expanded University Science Center on May 11, 2007, in Dubuque, Iowa. The renovated 32,000-sf Goldthorp Hall and the 21,000-sf Mary Chlapaty Hall addition accommodate flexible technology-rich laboratories for geology, zoology, biology, microbiology, general and organic chemistry, nursing, and geographical information systems. The multi-level Walter and Barbara Peterson Atrium connects the two buildings and provides a gathering, study, and interaction space.
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Develops Onna-Son Campus
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) began construction on its Onna-Son campus in late 2006. The interdisciplinary research institute will accommodate approximately 300 faculty and 3,000 researchers in the areas of life science, neuroscience, biology, chemistry, nanotechnology, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and physics. Housing research facilities, laboratories, seminar rooms, a library, auditorium, housing, and dining, the two-site campus will feature a three-wing laboratory zone designed to maximize interaction and collaboration.
University of Texas at Arlington Plans Engineering Research Building
The University of Texas at Arlington is constructing a new 235,123-gsf engineering facility to house laboratories for research, teaching, computer science, and design, as well as faculty and graduate offices. The project, which will include selective renovation of three existing facilities, will also house labs and offices for the biomedical engineering department and a science and engineering library. The preliminary project cost is $80.4 million.
Hastings College Plans Science Facility
Hastings College has approved the design of the Morrison-Reeves Science Center. Comprised of 52,600 sf, the initial total project construction budget goal is between $7.5 million and $8 million. The building will provide classrooms, teaching laboratories, and office space for physics, chemistry, biology and psychology, as well as a greenhouse, animal suite, conference room and student lounge.