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Chico State Breaks Ground on a Next-Generation Forensic Anthropology Laboratory
California State University, Chico has broken ground on its Human Identification Laboratory—a project that will triple capacity, modernize infrastructure, expand training and research, and strengthen statewide forensic anthropology support for law enforcement and public safety
Rhode Island Unveils Modern Laboratory to Advance Public Health and Safety
Rhode Island’s new State Health Laboratory in Providence replaces an outdated facility with a modern, flexible, and sustainable space that enhances public health capabilities, supports collaboration with academic and industry partners, and positions the state to respond to emerging threats with advanced technologies like genomic sequencing
Florida’s Semiconductor Growth Accelerates with NeoCity’s Multi-Use Lab
Osceola County’s upcoming 30,000‑sf Multi-Use Lab Building at NeoCity is a flexible, state-funded facility designed to support semiconductor R&D, attract multiple tenants, and serve as a central hub for Florida’s growing high-tech ecosystem
Designing Science Spaces That Balance Performance and Sustainability
Nucleus, a science facility shared by Scripps and Pitzer Colleges, demonstrates how thoughtful, human-centered design and high-performance systems can create a sustainable, energy-efficient science facility that balances operational functionality with ambitious decarbonization goals
Lab Hub to Drive Blue Tech Innovation on the Great Lakes
The Freshwater Research & Innovation Center in Traverse City, MI, will combine labs, incubation space, and waterfront access to support education, research, and commercialization in blue tech, fostering sustainable freshwater innovation and economic growth
Inside Southern Miss’s State-of-the-Art Oyster Hatchery
Construction of a state-of-the-art oyster hatchery at The University of Southern Mississippi’s TCMAC Cedar Point campus aims to restore Mississippi’s oyster populations and advance aquaculture by producing up to one billion larvae annually while supporting research, selective breeding, and workforce development
Balancing Timber, Steel, and Research Innovation: A Hybrid Approach to Lab Design
The University of Arkansas’ I³R facility combines advanced labs, collaborative spaces, and a hybrid mass timber–steel design to foster interdisciplinary research, address complex societal challenges, and connect the university with the local community and industry
Building Research Infrastructure Into a Live-Work-Learn District
USF’s Fletcher District will redevelop the former campus golf course into a 138-acre mixed-use community, with an academic research building anchoring a first phase that integrates laboratories with housing, retail, hospitality, and green space
How Wayne State is Preparing Labs for What’s Next
Wayne State University has broken ground on a $200 million, 160,000‑sf Health Sciences Research Building designed to accelerate discoveries, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and connect researchers directly with the Detroit community
Research Building Designed to Shape Future Engineers
The University of Louisville’s new Student Success & Research Building combines flexible labs, collaborative learning spaces, and hands-on innovation hubs with consolidated student support services to foster engagement, retention, and the next generation of engineering leaders