Published: October 11, 2019

UT to Build Science Research Facility on Kennedy Boulevard

The University of Tampa has begun construction of a satellite science research facility on Kennedy Boulevard.

The facility will allow for some modest growth of the faculty in the areas of synthetic and analytical chemistry, and in various fields of biology that use primarily molecular techniques.

Located just west of the corner of Kennedy and North boulevards, the Science Research Laboratories will provide shared research laboratory space for about 12 biology and chemistry faculty and their undergraduate students in the College of Natural and Health Sciences. The facility will allow for some modest growth of the faculty in the areas of synthetic and analytical chemistry, and in various fields of biology that use primarily molecular techniques.

In addition to the three primary research spaces, there will be common equipment rooms for shared equipment and instrumentation, a chemical storage area, and a common area where small groups of students and/or faculty can gather for discussions, to study or to write.

The project will also upgrade the Kennedy Boulevard streetscape, employing UT’s signature fencing and landscape. The building site also includes some parking. The current building on the site will be demolished.

In summary, the Science Research Laboratories include:

• 4,000 square feet total.
• Three major labs:

• • • Synthetic Chemistry Lab with space for two researchers
    • Analytical Chemistry Lab with space for two researchers
    • Molecular Techniques Lab with space for eight researchers

• Collaboration Area
• Interactive space
• Three small common equipment labs

The project is expected to be completed by Summer 2020.

For more information, contact Paul Greenwood, dean of the College and Natural and Health Sciences, at (813) 257-3095 or cnhs@ut.edu.