McFarland Laboratory Addition

Addition to the McFarland Science Center for 24,000-square-foot addition that will include six new laboratories for organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and human anatomy and physiology. New ceramic loop sterilizers, electronic devices that heat hand-held instruments used in experiments. Replacing the gas flames used for this purpose in the old labs makes experiments safer, keeps the room temperature cooler and eliminates overhead equipment that blocks the teacher’s view of the students.

Two anatomy labs that serve all the pre-med and pre-nursing majors are located on the third floor. According to Gallaher, around 200 students a year must take anatomy labs. The new labs include the same drainage, lighting and equipment found in a surgical suite.

Sustainability:

• Offer Master of Science in Sustainability

Project Highlights:

• Laboratory space devoted to the biomolecular master’s program and the first designated study space that science students have ever had in the building.