The expansion of science programs at Southern has taken a quantum leap forward with the opening of the Academic Science and Laboratory Building. Adjacent to Jennings Hall, the new building enhances STEM curricula and research as well as the university's capacity to educate more students in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The building features:

• Connecticut’s only Center for Nanotechnology
• Werth Center for Coastal and Marine Studies
• Astronomy Control Room
• High performance computing laboratory
• Analytical instrumentation laboratory