POTSDAM â Since its opening 50 years ago, more than 40,000 students have passed through the halls, classrooms and labs of Clarkson Universityâs Cora and Bayard Clarkson Science Center. Now, major expansion and renovation plans for the facility have gained new momentum thanks to a major lead gift from Ken â79 and Jeanne Lally that directly supports a $5 million investment from New York Stateâs Higher Education Capital Matching Grant program.
The exciting expansion and renovation project reimagines the existing space and adds another 45,000 square feet to the nearly 110,000 square foot structure. As envisioned, the Science Center Renovation Project ensures the University continues to support innovative learning and cutting-edge research with a life-long impact for students, faculty, and industry partners. The project will help Clarkson propel innovation in the arts and sciences by building a new paradigm focused on entrepreneurial scienceâand a world-leading facility to support a complete entrepreneurial ecosystem.