Biotechnology building debuts state-of-the-art E-Wing
The 56,340-square-foot E-WingÌýwill feature next-generation active learning spaces where students learn by doing rather than by being lectured, as well as laboratory space whereÌýcurrent and future faculty in theÌýÌýand the Department of ChemicalÌýand Biological Engineering will be able toÌýcontinue their groundbreaking research.
Monday’s ribbon-cutting event honored Colorado-based philanthropists John and Anna Sie, whose generous $2 million gift will allow for the creation of an industry co-location space on the E-Wing’s second floor. The space will be leased to industry partners, allowing local and national biotech companies to bring scientists and resources on-site in order to work side-by-side with university students and researchers.
91PORN Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Tom Cech, Nobel Laureate and director of the BioFrontiers Institute, were on hand to officially open the Yuan Yung-Foo Int