About
The Center for the Sciences and Innovation (CSI) is comprised of the main building, Cowles Hall, and Marrs-Mclean Hall. CSI the campus hub for collaborative learning for all students at Trinity.
The University began construction of CSI in 2010, and the building was completed in 2014. This $127 million project is the largest construction project the University has ever undertaken.
Fast Facts
- CSI boasts high-tech teaching and research laboratories,glass-walled classrooms, and dramatic design features, including a grand entrance, atrium, and elevated walkways.
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CSI has been certified as a LEED Gold facility and incorporates several sustainability measures, including a landscaped bioswale that captures and filters rainwater.
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 10 p.m.
Inside the Venue
Home to eight academic departments, the McNair Scholars Program, and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Center for the Sciences and Innovation (CSI) is the campus hub for collaborative learning for all students at Trinity.
Amenities:
- Collaborative meeting spaces to stimulate student/faculty interaction and discourse
- A variety of study spaces can be found throughout the complex, from cozy nooks to a rooftop patio
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The Market at CSI offers several grab-and-go items such as salads, sandwiches, and sushi
State-of-the-art research and teaching spaces
This five-story science and engineering complex includes a rooftop observatory, a living “green” roof and rooftop greenhouse, and an open-air innovation and design studio, where students of all majors can operate heavy-duty laser cutters, 3D printers, lathes, and more.
Biology Labs
Biology students have access to a rooftop greenhouse, animal facilities, and walk-in, controlled environmental chambers as well as research and teaching labs focused on subjects such as genetics/ and microbiology, ecology, neuroscience, biochemistry, and evolution.
Chemistry Labs
Chemistry students have access to exceptional instrumentation, including a 500 MHz NMR spectrometer and an electrospray ionization time-of-flight (ESI-TOF) mass spectrometer, as well as physical and analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and organic and inorganic chemistry research labs.
Computer Science Labs
Computer science students have access to a network of computers for classes and research, including dual-boot (Linux and Windows) computers in classrooms and lab, Linux-only computers available for remote use, and a high-performance cluster.
Engineering Science Labs
Engineering students have access to facilities, including control systems, electronics, thermal/fluids, HVAC, chemical engineering, robotics, and microwave labs.
McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program is a paid ten-week summer research experience that allows McNair Scholars to conduct one-on-one research with a faculty mentor.
Psychology Labs
Psychology students have access to research laboratories including the Children’s Research Lab focusing on language development in young children and the Hertel Cognition Lab focusing on empirical investigations of human memory and cognition.
Centene-Neidorff Innovation and Design Studio
The Innovation and Design Studio is designed for rapid prototyping of designs. It includes:
- A computer lab
- Innovation lounge
- The "Makerspace", which includes electronics, wood, and machine shops, materials and project storage spaces, and teaming stations.
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship develops entrepreneurial leaders by providing interdisciplinary curricular and co-curricular programming to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Through the Center, members of the Trinity community engage with entrepreneurs, service providers, and investors to contribute to the innovation ecosystem.
Directions and Parking
Address: East Hollywood Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Directions to CSI
Parking and Accessibility
General Parking
Option A:
Parking is available in visitor spots only on campus. The closest visitor parking lot is Lot C, behind CSI, near Oakmont Court.
Option B:
Designated parking spaces for visitors are available in lots B, C, F, G, P, S, U, V, Z, and the Orange level under Laurie Auditorium.
Accessibility Accommodations
Parking
The closest accessible parking spaces are in Lot C, directly behind CSI between Oakmont Court and Rosewood Avenue. Accessible parking spaces near CSI are also available in Lot F, directly behind Coates Library.
Additional Accommodations
CSI is wheelchair accessible from all sides of the building and includes several elevators throughout the building.
Contact
For further assistance, please call the Trinity University Police Department at 210-999-7070.
Downloadable Maps
Events and Booking Information
Upcoming Events
Booking Information
Tiger Faculty and Staff
Host an Event
Planning a large event or activity? Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information about event planning on Trinity’s campus.
Reserve a Space or Place
Make individual space or room reservations through T-Space at tspace.trinity.edu. You’ll need your Trinity network username and password, and an idea about the date, time, location, and size of your event.
Students: Reach out to a faculty or staff sponsor for more information on event planning and space reservations.
Community Members
Host an Event
Want to use a facility or space on Trinity’s campus for your next large event or activity? Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information.
Reserve a Space or Place
Rooms, halls, and outdoor spaces can be reserved for events such as guest lectures, meetings, or other smaller activities. Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information.
News
Ten Years of Trinity Tomorrow
Trinity University celebrates successes of the Trinity Tomorrow strategic plan
We’ve Got Chemistry
Amanda Hargrove ’04 returns to Trinity to speak at the 2023 William Crews McGavock Symposium
Winter Commencement Ceremony Scheduled for Dec. 17
Join the Trinity community in honoring its December graduates
The Road to Success
Two teams win $25,000 in final round of the 2022 Stumberg Venture Competition
Dream STEAM
Art, theatre design, and engineering combine to create a DoSeum exhibit
Scientific Support
Faculty and students explore and discover through NSF grant funding
Contact
The Center for the Sciences and Innovation has dedicated building staff to help students and faculty. For general inquires, please contact any of the staff members below.
