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Integrated Science and Engineering Building

A Gateway to Innovation

Together we can build the new Integrated Science and Engineering building to empower student potential and diversify the future of science and engineering in the region.
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On the Threshold

Our timeline is ambitious with plans to receive confirmation from the CSU system this Fall, followed by schematic designs later in 2022; architectural design in the Fall of 2023; with the potential to break ground in the Fall of 2024 and have a grand opening in the Fall of 2025

A New Academic Hub

The new Integrated Science and Engineering Building will integrate emerging technologies and engineering with other science disciplines and serve as a gateway for innovation in high tech, biotech and life-science industrial growth in North San Diego County.

The building will be the physical pinnacle of our university, situated against the signature rolling hills that define CSUSM’s skyline and overlooking the growing metropolis of San Marcos and North City. Standing tall as the apex flagship building, its architecture will become a contemporary expression of our innovative identity.

A Diverse Workforce

The CSUSM engineering program was established in 2018 with electrical engineering and software engineering, with computer engineering established in fall 2023. Our program is focused on creating a pipeline of diverse, career-ready engineering graduates. To welcome and support our students—in all their rich diversity of experiences and backgrounds—is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility.

53%
First Generation College Students

50%
Year-Over-Year Increase Female Students

47%
Identify as Hispanic/Latinx

80%
Graduates Stay in the Region

Christian Williams
Christian Williams
Class of '21
The thing I appreciate the most out of the program is growth. Growth professionally, soft and technical skills alike, and personally, allowing me to make wonderful relationships and take on leadership opportunities.

 

Students hands on
Expansive and Interactive
Students and faculty alike are drawn to CSUSM’s practical, hands-on experiences, which cultivate and nurture regional leaders. Our faculty, leaders in their respective disciplines, have achieved broad recognition for their research via grants and awards. But above all, our faculty are teacher-scholars, dedicated to nurturing, enriching and empowering students through holistic learning experiences.

Respecting the university’s established culture, the Integrated Science and Engineering Building will incorporate myriad opportunities for collaboration into a modern, mixed-use building that will serve as a stage for exciting synergies among students, faculty and industry partners.

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Investing in the Future
The Integrated Science and Engineering Building represents an economic investment in the future of San Diego County and Southern California, as regional demand has outpaced the education and production of new engineers and scientists. We need this building to be able to increase our ability to educate today’s and tomorrow’s diverse engineers and scientists.

Students and faculty collaborating
Enhanced Connections
The Integrated Science and Engineering Building is designed to enhance connections through diverse interior and exterior spaces that support spontaneous and planned interactions, including teaching and research laboratories, classrooms, meeting spaces, common areas and faculty and academic departmental offices, as well as workstations for adjunct faculty and students—all equipped with the latest tools and technologies.

You can be the catalyst

While state-funded plans call for a one-wing building, complementing state funding with additional, private philanthropic donations is critical for long-term growth and sustainability, as well as expanding the square footage with a second wing.

 

Jessica Berger

Jessica Berger

Vice President of University Advancement

Jocelyn Wyndham

Jocelyn Wyndham

Associate Vice President for Philanthropy

BUILDING COSTS

Philanthropic efforts are underway to raise $20 million to add a second wing for a total of 100,000 square feet in Phase I and ultimately an additional $20 million to expand the second wing in Phase II toward a total of 130,000 square feet.

CSUSM has already received $5 million in planning support for this building and anticipates a $60 million+ commitment from the CSU later this year. The ability to leverage industry and philanthropic partnerships and secure philanthropic commitments will help guarantee these funds to expand the footprint and support the needs of our rapidly growing engineering programs.

BECOME A PARTNER

We invite you to join us in this transformational opportunity to make this building a reality.

Phase 1 Recognition Opportunities Case Statement