In addition to its many classrooms, meeting rooms and labs, the Science & Innovation Center also hosts many informal learning and gathering places designed intentionally throughout the building for students to hang out, collaborate and study. Both its large and more intimate multi-use spaces on the first and second floors, such as The Gallery, feature large windows that fill the space with natural light, optimal for creative thinking and collaboration as well as gatherings and presentations. Adjacent to the main stairway, the Learning Steps offer wide, bench-like seating where students, alumni, teachers and others can gather to learn, socialize, collaborate and relax. This versatile space will be used as an informal classroom, an indoor amphitheater and a flexible gathering space for all to connect. As a prime location for hosting campus events, the SIC is outfitted with two catering kitchens, one on each floor, to support our many events and social gatherings. In addition, the Science Department faculty now have a new work area and meeting space to office, collaborate and build an interdisciplinary curriculum. Learn more about all the new spaces in the Science & Innovation Center here.