Robert Day Sciences Center Dedication & Ribbon Cutting

September 26, 2025

Event Time	Event
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm	Community Opening and Art Dedication Atrium, Floor 2 Our celebration begins as we unveil The Magnetic Field, a stunning new addition to the Walker Collection. Suspended 30 feet above the atrium, this sculpture features stainless steel, a polished sphere, and nearly 1,500 colorful glass orbs.
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm	Community Opportunities Faculty-Led Building Tours and Open Houses Discover how the new Science Center is designed for innovation and collaboration during this faculty-led tour. Learn how its modern labs, flexible classrooms, and shared research spaces support hands-on learning, interdisciplinary projects, and student-faculty discovery. Tours will include an inside look at the exciting experiments and innovations happening in our science community. Self-Guided Audio Tour Wander at your own pace and learn about the building’s design, features, and highlights.
2:30 pm – 3:20 pm	Community Sessions Teaching & Learning in the Age of AI McElwee Forum Join professors Zeynep Enkavi, Ellen Ketels, Dustin Locke, and Shibu Yooseph as they discuss how AI is transforming classrooms, learning, and engagement across disciplines. Science & Society Duckworth Classroom #127 Professors Shaun Lee, Albert Park, and Branwen Williams will explore how scientific discovery and human values shape one another in today’s world.
3:30 pm – 4:20 pm	Community Spotlights CMsci in Action: Student Research at CMC Flatley Classroom #133 Hear from student teams advancing Alzheimer’s and environmental research through CMsci, CMC’s student-led Integrated Sciences research organization. Building BIG at CMC: The RDSC Unveiled Barker Classroom #134 Meet the architects behind the RDSC and learn how this landmark project came to life.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Neff Plaza Social Hour Atrium Lobby and Neff Family Plaza Join us and enjoy iced coffee, boba tea, and conversation with our community.
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm	Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Social Stairs A moment to remember! Celebrate the official dedication of the Robert Day Sciences Center with our community, campus leaders, architects, and friends of CMC.
5:45 pm – 7:15 pm	Reception and Open House Various RDCS Locations Enjoy food, drinks, music, and special moments of appreciation for our community of supporters who championed this important project. Explore the building and share in the celebration.