The Munroe Science Center, a dynamic new campus centerpiece, opened in August 2007. The new state-of-the-art science facility will serve an increasing number of Wesleyan students enrolled and majoring in one or more fields of science while also addressing the great need throughout our state and nation for women who are skilled in medicine, scientific research, computer technology, and mathematics. Through its eleven teaching laboratories and nine research laboratories, the new facility encourages faculty/student collaboration on research projects, contains interactive laboratories for specific experimentation, and offers individualized instruction in an environmentally efficient and safe setting.
State-of-the-art laboratories include cell biology, ecology, physiology, immunology, and instrumental analysis labs as well as general biology, physics, and chemistry labs. While teaching laboratories serve as classrooms, a small seminar room and two technologically advanced classrooms also are used for instruction. Among its many specialty science spaces, the 42,000-square-foot facility includes an astronomy observation deck, a greenhouse, a vivarium, and a community learning center.
Externally, the structure features classical Georgian-style architecture in keeping with the historically significant buildings on Wesleyan’s campus, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Clad in brick and cast stone, the building’s exterior is rich in texture. Three arches grace the entrance on the south façade, which faces the campus quad, in keeping with the other buildings that face the quad. Six Doric-style columns ornament the front entrance on the north façade, which faces the main road leading into the city of Macon.
Internally, the facility showcases innovative materials, a modern and highly functional layout, and strict attention to environmental and biosafety standards. Features throughout the building such as new fume hoods, a built-in deionized water system, an environmental room, and modernized air handling represent huge advances in terms of safety and comfort. Energy- and water-saving devices such as occupancy sensors and waterless urinals are resource-sensitive. |
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