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University of Wisconsin-Madison Plans BSL-2 Meat Science Facility
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is planning to construct a $42.8 million meat science research facility. Supporting instruction and research for the Department of Animal Sciences, the project will foster collaboration with industry partners including meat companies and food safety agencies. The facility will feature a BSL-2 isolatable pilot plant for the study of meat pathogens and the development of intervention strategies. Occupancy is expected in 2017.
Clemson University Breaks Ground on Wind Turbine Testing Facility
Clemson University broke ground on a $98 million wind turbine research facility in November of 2010. Located at the Clemson University Restoration Institute in North Charleston, S.C., the project involves renovation of a former Navy warehouse facility to support accelerated testing of advanced drive-train systems for wind turbines. The project is supported by a $45 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and $53 million in matching funds. Occupancy is expected by 2012.
Mount Desert Island Biological Lab Breaks Ground on Center for Marine Functional Genomic Studies
The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory broke ground on the $4.5 million Center for Marine Functional Genomic Studies in late October of 2010. Located in Salisbury Cove, Maine, the 10,900-sf facility will provide multidisciplinary research labs, core facilities, a 2,500-sf aquatic animal facility, a zebra fish room, and support space. The sustainably designed building will also house the Kathryn W. Davis Center for Regenerative Medicine and Biology and research space for Maine's IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE).
Sam Houston State University Breaks Ground on Lab and Classroom Building
Sam Houston State University broke ground in November of 2010 on the $40.5 million University Center in The Woodlands, Texas. The four-story, 144,164-sf facility will house labs, classrooms, administration, and student services. A five-story parking garage will also be constructed. Completion is expected by summer of 2012.
Wheaton College Science Center Attains LEED Gold
Wheaton College’s Science Center was awarded LEED Gold sustainable design certification in November of 2010. Located in Wheaton, Ill., the five-story, 134,730-sf facility houses classrooms, research labs, and teaching labs for biology, chemistry, geology, and environmental studies. The $50 million center also provides a research greenhouse, an observatory, and a science museum. The facility was designed by FGM Architects.