North Carolina State University is constructing a brand-new facility to provide much-needed STEM teaching and research space on campus. Woodson Hall is a flexible, interdisciplinary sciences building with a focus on chemistry, biochemistry and biotechnology. The facility embraces innovative models for learning and fosters an interdisciplinary approach to scientific exploration. Positioned at the heart of North Campus, this building transforms campus into a hive of scientific innovation and education.

At 153,000GSF, Woodson Hall is home to classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, research-core facilities, collaboration space, and office space. At its center will be three core labs that provide students with the space and materials needed to create new kinds of molecules, image & visualize molecules, and work to develop technologies that use these molecules to fast-track new developments.

The three core research themes include Molecular Biomimicry, Molecular Metabolism, and Accelerated and Predictive Technologies. Research in Molecular Biomimicry aims to replicate biological molecules for medical and material applications. Molecular Metabolism explores biochemical processes to understand disease and health. Accelerated and Predictive Technologies leverage AI, robotics, and computational tools to speed up molecular synthesis and analysis.

A Mega-Laboratory for 3rd and 4th year students has the capability to service up to 60 students in a wet-lab environment. Students will have access to ample prep space and hood alcoves for working with sensitive materials.