New chemistry building opens at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has opened a $118 million Chemistry Building.
The university says the four-story, 163,400-square-foot building represents a significant leap forward from the previous chemistry facility, which was built in 1972.
The building opening comes after six years of design and construction. More than 3,500 students take chemistry or biochemistry classes each year at the university. T
The facility is designed to foster collaboration and innovation. It has modern laboratories, advanced research equipment and flexible learning spaces that reflect the latest trends in chemistry education and research. It will support cutting-edge research in areas such as materials science, medicinal chemistry and environmental chemistry.
Some features of the Chemistry Building:
- Labs are equipped with the latest technology to facilitate hands-on learning and innovative research. Instruction and research labs are side by side to connect students and researchers.
- Interactive lecture halls are designed as student-centered active learning spaces. One features a wall that slides open to the lobby for symposiums and conferences.
- The floor plan expands the corridors to provide comfortable open areas for students to continue learning outside the classrooms and labs.
- Large glass walls and natural lighting form a “science on display” environment and welcome others to see and seek information on the scientific process.
- The space can be used for multiple purposes to support learning for K-12 teachers and students who want to be teachers.
The architects are CannonDesign and Kahler Slater, and the contractor is VJS Construction Services.
