New Hub for Science Education, Research to Open at Bowie State

Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing to Promote Innovative Teaching and Research

MEDIA CONTACT: Damita Chambers, dchambers@bowiestate.edu, 301-832-2628 (mobile) 

 

WHAT: Bowie State University will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open a new Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing, designed to promote innovation in collaborative teaching and research, featuring one of the nation’s largest installations of dynamic glass that tints on-demand to create a comfortable, energy-efficient learning environment.

The center incorporates high-performance, sustainable design, aimed to achieve LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

WHO:  Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins state and local officials, science educators, and project partners to celebrate the opening of the new $102 million, 149,000-square-foot center.

WHEN:  Friday, June 9, 2017, 11 a.m.

• Media tours will be available from 10-10:45 a.m.
• After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be guided tours for the public and an indoor reception.

WHERE:    Bowie State University
Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD 20715

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Bowie State University (BSU) is an important higher education access portal for qualified persons from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds, seeking a high-quality and affordable public comprehensive university. The University places special emphasis on the science, technology, teacher education, business, and nursing disciplines within the context of a liberal arts education. For more information about BSU, visit www.bowiestate.edu.