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Science and mathematics complex open for students
By Maria Yankova
On February 20, 2013
Phase One of the $110 million Science and Mathematics Complex project has been completed,
allowing students to utilize the new equipment and labs.
"I think it's great that the school is investing into the sciences," said biology student Daniel
Abbotoy. "The equipment makes it easier to do the labs that we have to do, compared to what it used to
be--having to worry about glass breaking or equipment that didn't work properly."
The construction of the new complex along the west side of the old science building started in
the summer of 2009 and cost approximately $52 million, according to Kimberly Bagley, a chemistry
professor and a liaison for the math and science construction project.
The complex features a multi-story atrium, imaging suite and research and teaching labs for the
biology, chemistry and earth science departments.
"Students are going to see scientific equipment that's modern - the same kinds of models that
they'll see as they go into their careers," Bagley said. "All of the labs have glass so you can see what's
going on inside. The idea is for students to actually see science happening, even our non-majors."
The new building is more structurally sound and visually appealing than the old one, according
to Scott Goodman, chair of the chemistry department.
"The new facility has certain attractiveness to it," Goodman said. "The infrastructure of the
building is much better. We don't have leaky faucets or ceiling tiles falling on us; so it's going to be a
lot better experience for students."
In addition, the building provides more space for students including computer labs and lounge
areas, which weren't available in the old building.
"In the old building, people pretty much sat on the floor waiting in between classes, but in this
building, we tried to make it much more student friendly," Bagley said. "We're hoping that students
will be in the building more often."
Freddy De La Rosa, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, said he was surprised
when he first walked into the complex.
"I wasn't aware that it was being built but so far it looks pretty neat," he said. "The equipment is
really good and it benefits me as a student very much because anything that is new works perfect and
you don't have any trouble working with it."
According to Mark Severson, Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences, the new
complex will help the college recruit students to study in the natural sciences and mathematics.
"It's a real showplace for Buffalo State and for the natural sciences," he said.
Phase Two of the project will start within a month, and will consist of renovating the north
wing of the old science building, said Bagley. It will house offices and classrooms in the science and
math departments, and is expected to be completed in approximately two years.
Phase Three of the project will feature a new, above-ground planetarium. The whole project is
expected to be finished in 2017.
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