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University of Wisconsin, Madison
Engineering Centers Building, Madison, WI

The Engineering Centers Building (ECB) at the University of Wisconsin is the focal point of interdisciplinary research for the graduate programs of the College of Engineering, and hands-on engineering learning experiences for the undergraduate students. The goal of the College is to create an extra-curricular culture that enhances academic learning by creating and making visible a broad range of learning opportunities. The research space includes special facilities for materials and microelectronics, manufacturing programs including human factors, and manufacturing process development. The facility comprises of 209,000 GSF and includes two floors devoted to hi-tech process, including class 10 clean rooms, a class 1000 gowning room and special processing facilities. The ECB is comprised of 90,000 nsf of research space and 40,000 nsf of space dedicated to undergraduate student activities. This space includes offices and team spaces for student organizations, a Discovery Center and Innovation Center, computer laboratories, a transportation laboratory (student automotive center), auditorium and student conference center, and the Technical Communication Program. The Innovation Center includes facilities to fabricate mechanical, electrical, fiberglass and composite structures, and project work areas.