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A Facility to Accelerate Growth

The new Swenson Science Center is providing significantly more space for teaching and research while providing students with modern labs and collaborative work spaces.

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Open Collaboration

Mixed among faculty offices and classrooms are open, collaborative meeting spaces where students from all disciplines can connect and share insights.

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Research and Teaching Labs

Chemistry, biology, exercise science, and environmental science labs provide flexible spaces with movable furniture and equipment to allow different configurations.

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Science on Display

Designed to create a gallery atmosphere, the science center has an open floor plan allowing students to showcase their research projects and results to the community.

A Demand for Scientists

The world needs more people who are well-versed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
And we’ve seen the demand — nearly a third of our students choose a major in those fields.

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A National Challenge

Universities have been challenged to enroll one million new STEM graduates in the next 10 years.

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Major Interest

The number of science majors at Cal Lutheran has more than doubled since 2005.

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Prepared Graduates

We foster graduates who are ethical, well-rounded and prepared to solve problems.

Our Vision For Science Education

A new, modern science facility will enable a more effective way of learning by encouraging the cross-pollination of ideas and by connecting students, faculty, and the community.

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A New Type of Scientist

The world needs scientists who are compassionate citizens and leaders who can confidently contribute from day one.

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A New Type of Facility

The Swenson Science Center is a new space for science education, built at the heart of our campus to help create interdisciplinary connections.

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