Building X: A “science collider” model for neuroscience, physics, quantum science, and biology

Opening this Fall, University of Delaware’s Building X reimagines what a modern science laboratory building can be and how it can be organized. Confronted with the opportunity of a building literally rising from the ashes of a previous laboratory building, the project delivers state-of-the-art research and teaching labs and serves as a “science collider” for biology, psychology, neuroscience, physics, and quantum science. Peter Krawchyk illustrates decisions on program-enabling shared core facilities including bio-imaging and labs for fabrication and characterization of materials. He examines the latest facility requirements for recruiting and retaining faculty, and training the next generation of scientists through hands-on, experiential learning.