The Science & Learning Center is a home for STEM, and a hub for so much more.
Equipped with 24 teaching and research laboratories and 15 classrooms, the Science & Learning Center (SLC) is where curious STEM students come to study the world, start solving its problems, and get a head-start on their careers.
The SLC houses the science departments: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, environmental sciences, kinesiology, and psychological sciences. But it's much more than that. Its flexible classrooms also serve students and professors from across most disciplines; U.S. politics and economics could be explored alongside mathematical formulas and the intricate web of life.
The SLC is also a central study destination. Lounge areas and group study spaces with striking views of Upper Quad, and the rooftop (with awesome views of its own) make it a great place to meet up with friends and classmates. On your way out, don't miss the mural on the south face of the building: it's a pretty good photo op.
This shiny academic hub is a true reflection of what a Whittier College education is all about: transformation, collaboration, student-faculty partnerships, academic excellence, and innovation. Let's explore just a sample of what's in store.
Biology & Biochemistry Faculty Research Laboratory
In this biology and biochemistry lab, you'll find students working on their self-designed experiments inspired from their professor's research, or their own curiosity. Even first-year students are encouraged to brainstorm and pursue their own research, such as Felicia Delgadio '21, who came up with her own project to use natural remedies against bedbugs.
Plus, shared lab spaces encourages students to consider blended approaches to solve complex problems. True to the spirit of the College, STEM at Whittier benefits from the valuable insights and perspectives of other people.