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What: Ribbon cutting of the UM-Dearborn Natural Sciences Building
When: Friday, September 9, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: University of Michigan-Dearborn Natural Sciences Building, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126
The Natural Sciences Building renovation includes an addition of approximately 20,000 gross square feet and:
- Updated technology for teaching and research
- Nearly 40 laboratories, including a mix of research labs and teaching labs
- Student common areas for study and recitation rooms for interactive learning
The design and construction meet LEED Silver criteria.
The former Science Building, constructed in 1959 and original to campus, was updated to provide proper facilities for research and teaching and to best prepare students for high-demand careers in the sciences. Overall, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) jobs grew three times faster than non-STEM jobs from 2000-2010, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, and are expected to grow another 17 percent by 2018. UM-Dearborn’s Department of Natural Sciences has seen a 21 percent increase in class enrollment in recent years.
“I am confident that the new Natural Sciences Building not only will better serve our students in the near term, but also be a wise investment in the future of preparing students for the jobs and economy of tomorrow,” UM-Dearborn Chancellor Daniel Little said.
