Milwaukee School of Engineering, We Energies STEM Center at MSOE

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Client

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Area

10,000 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$950,000

Completion Date

09/2020

In 2017, the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) made a strategic investment in STEM outreach, establishing a dedicated department to develop, grow and sustain a comprehensive STEM pipeline for students in Milwaukee and beyond. Since then, MSOE STEM has quadrupled the number of learners participating in these programs, reaching nearly 14,000 students from more than 150 K-12 schools.

The We Energies STEM Center at MSOE adds dedicated space, equipment and expanded programming. It was constructed in 10,000 square feet of converted, ground-level campus storefront space. We Energies, Rockwell Automation and American Family Insurance helped pay for the STEM Center, enabling students from any school—public, private, charter or homeschool—to access hands-on, one-of-a-kind STEM experiences.

Diversity and inclusion are an intentional and integrated part of the design, empowering and supporting K-12 students in their exploration of STEM futures in a dedicated safe space. The STEM Center features a large FIRST Robotics competition field, flexible technology studio, design development lab and classroom, tool room and cages, conference space, offices, study areas, a kitchenette, and an outdoor collaboration plaza.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$95.00

Featured in

2021 Educational Interiors Showcase

Interior category

Technology/STEM Centers

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Interface
Cabinets by Hafele
Ceilings by CertainTeed
Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile
Door Hardware by Hager
Door Hardware by Allegion
Doors by LaForce, Inc.
Insulation by Hilti
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Plumbing by Moen
Plumbing by Sterling
Plumbing by Guardian
Emergency Lighting by Sure-Lites
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Honeywell
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Potter Roemer
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Viking Corp.
Security Systems by Best Access Systems
Locks by Allegion
Card Systems by CBORD
Classroom Furniture by Smith Systems
Classroom Furniture by National Office Furniture
Lounge Furniture by National Office Furniture
Office Furniture by National Office Furniture
Science Furniture by Wisconsin Bench
HVAC Control Devices by Johnson Controls
IAQ Devices by Johnson Controls
Draperies/Blinds by SWFcontract
Kitchen Equipment by Maytag
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge
Signage by Poblocki Sign Company
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