Creating Inspiring Spaces
University leadership has sought ways to address the challenge of adapting facilities to the new technologies and methods of teaching that are relevant to today’s students and will support campus-wide sustainability efforts. Only a bold, comprehensive approach would yield labs and classrooms that will inspire prospective students and support faculty creativity.
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Mike Berryman
Director of Development,
Engineering & Science
Office: 313-993-3360
Email: berrymmj@udmercy.edu
Creating Spaces
Center for Sustainable Design and Smart Infrastructure
The College of Engineering & Science's Civil & Environmental Engineering Center for Sustainable Design and Smart Infrastructure will offer an inspiring environment for exploring the interaction between built and natural environments. This comprehensive project includes the renovation, expansion, and enhancement of laboratory facilities. The Center will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated programming, creating a dynamic space that will serve as a showcase for prospective students, parents, and alumni.
Science Laboratories
The planned lab renovations will transform the space into a state-of-the-art facility where undergraduate students can engage in authentic research. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the new labs will foster strong relationships between students and faculty mentors. With a flexible room design, the space will accommodate both individual and group work, creating a dynamic environment that supports hands-on learning and innovative research.
Activating Spaces
McShane Maker Space & Collaboratory
The McShane Maker Space & Collaboratory renovation will create a maker space that serves as a collaborative hub for all students, providing access to essential machinery and tools under expert guidance. This workshop will allow students from various disciplines to come together, share ideas, and work on projects, competition teams, and product refinement. There will also be various community apprentice programs offered through the maker space. It will offer students a space to study, learn, and apply technology in real-world scenarios, enabling them to turn ideas into prototypes and products, bringing an entrepreneurial edge to their engineering experience.
3rd Floor Renovation
The 3rd floor renovation will transform older facilities into a modern, student-centered space designed to support today’s learning and teaching methods. Upgrades include clear directional signage, inspirational art, energy-efficient LED lighting, upgraded flooring, and expanded collaborative workspaces. These improvements will create an inviting and dynamic environment where students are inspired to study, collaborate, and thrive.