Many of the greatest advancements of our time began in university laboratories. Now, more than ever, society is relying on research, discovery and invention to guide us through periods of social and economic transition.

As old industries fade, new ones are emerging. From new treatments for disease to nanotechnology and quantum physics, the responsibility and duty to advance our world are falling squarely on the shoulders of the nation's universities.

In response to this growing responsibility, university faculty, staff and students are seeking new and improved ways to share information and collaborate. Being at the right place at the right time and discussing the right issues are becoming more than coincidence — they are critical to the ways we now teach/learn.

The Science, Engineering and Technology Building at UNLV will allow the university to continue promoting the unencumbered exchange of thoughts, ideas and opinions among faculty and students of diverse disciplines.

This interdisciplinary exchange will serve as a catalyst for important discoveries and valuable inventions. UNLV's goal is to rise to the forefront and place its name among the most prestigious institutions in the country. This will begin with the construction of the Science, Engineering and Technology Building — a cornerstone in the university's master plan.