UWRF SciTech Grand Opening

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed community members and special guests for a Grand Opening Celebration at the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) on Tuesday.

SciTech opened to students on Jan. 26 for the first day of spring semester classes. In addition to cutting-edge technology, the new building offers collaborative work and study spaces.

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said SciTech will have a profound impact, bringing a new era of innovation to UWRF and the region.

Hundreds of community members took the opportunity to tour the new facility.

SciTech features 32 undergraduate research spaces, 12 instructional labs and flexible student and faculty collaboration spaces.

The building is the new home of hands-on learning opportunities in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, neuroscience, physics and psychology  at UWRF.