The single largest academic initiative in Skidmore’s history, CIS will be a hub that fosters unique interdisciplinary connections between and among the sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences. Construction of the first phase began in May 2018.
THE BUILDING
- 200,000 square feet of new and renovated space, 46 research labs, 16 classrooms and meeting rooms and 22 teaching labs
- All 10 science departments and programs and 90+ science faculty under one roof
- An IdeaLab where students and faculty can explore solutions to today’s key issues
WHY NOW?
- In the last decade, the number of science majors has doubled.
- Classrooms are spread across campus, and aging labs can no longer accommodate today's dynamic curriculum or number of students.
- Most of the complex challenges our society faces today involve science. All of them demand that we think beyond traditional boundaries.
- Creative thought needs a home that fosters collaboration and inspires innovative solutions to real-world problems.
CIS News
What goes into building a new science center? Take a look at the staggering figures behind the first phase of the largest, single academic initiative in Skidmore's history.
The building’s North Wing, slated for completion in the spring, is taking shape and features a state-of-the-art geothermal system.
Join faculty members David Domozych, Joshua Ness, Monica Raveret Richter and Kurt Smemo for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Center for Integrated Sciences greenhouse, which is slated to open this spring.
Skidmore College celebrated the groundbreaking for its Center for Integrated Sciences with a visit from author and scientist, Neil Shubin.
Celebration in Dana Atrium marks a milestone for the Center for Integrated Sciences.
Leslie Snow Féron '48 recently revealed the depth of her devotion to the Skidmore community with the gift of a $2.4 million unrestricted bequest.
Students, staff and faculty joined together for an afternoon of mystery “making” at the Hub, a Skidmore maker space.
The contract for the construction of the first phase of Center for Integrated Sciences (CIS) has been awarded to MLB Construction Services of Malta, New York. The firm also managed the construction of the Hillside apartments, Sussman Village and the Arthur Zankel Music Center.
A $300,000 Arthur Vining Davis Foundations grant will help faculty members combine pedagogical innovation with maker space usage.