Northwest Vista College (NVC) broke ground on its 52,550-square-foot science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) building in the fall of 2020. This spring, NVC announced the grand opening of the Cedar Elm STEM Center. “We can’t wait for students to fill it up this fall,” they tweeted.
According to a press release, the project-based learning hub will encourage curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among students in STEM fields. The design by Overland Partners promotes a shared identity for all students, faculty, and staff who are part of the Northwest Vista College and the Alamo Colleges District community.
“Northwest Vista College is proud to offer nationally-renowned science, technology, engineering, and math programs (STEM). Our new STEM Building will spark even more innovation and technology-based education, helping strengthen our existing local and regional partnerships while preparing students and graduates for careers of the future,” said Dr. Ric Baser, president, of Northwest Vista College.
Site amenities include outdoor learning spaces and a dedicated food truck station. The interior of the facility is comprised of a range of innovative learning environments including flexible, general-purpose classrooms; chemistry, engineering, math, physics, genetics, and tutoring labs; instructor offices, and student and faculty common areas. The two-story elevated lobby and shared space, wrapped in picturesque lake and tree canopy views, is the social hub for celebrating STEM on campus.
The new STEM Center is in the heart of the Northwest Vista College campus. In May 2017, Bexar County voters approved a general obligation bond and awarded Northwest Vista College $69 million to make necessary improvements to current buildings and add new facilities.
Finally the grand opening of our new Cedar Elm STEM Center. We can't wait for students to fill it up this fall. #northwestvista #northwestvistacollege #STEM pic.twitter.com/vyJTz1TZcS
— Northwest Vista College (@govista) May 25, 2022
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