North Carolina State University Centennial Campus
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Centennial Campus is a research park
and educational campus owned and operated by North Carolina State University
in Raleigh
, North Carolina
, USA. Composed of two locations, the 1334 acre (5.4 km²) property provides office and lab space for corporate, governmental and not-for-profit entities, in addition to providing space for 75 university research centers, institutes, laboratories and departmental units. Currently, 2700000 sq ft (250,838.2 m²) of constructed space has been built. Upon completion, Centennial Campus is anticipated to have 9000000 sq ft (836,127.4 m²) of constructed space.
In addition to holding office and lab buildings, Centennial Campus also has the Lonnie Poole Golf Course
, a public fishing pier and lake (Lake Raleigh), greenway, disc golf course, and a residential complex, called The Shores. Centennial Campus is also home to the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center.
and Raleigh-Durham International Airport
.
. Another 455 acres (1.8 km²) was turned over to NC State in 1985 by Governor James G. Martin
. After the development of a Master Plan under the direction of Claude McKinney, dean of the School of Design, the first building was completed and occupied in 1989. The first corporate tenant, ABB, moved in in 1991. That same year, the College of Textiles moved to Centennial Campus. In 2000, the Centennial Biomedical Campus was established. Beginning in 2002, the College of Engineering began to relocate to Centennial Campus
Also under construction is the 110000 sq ft (10,219.3 m²) Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center. The Keystone Centennial Science Center, a 72000 sq ft (6,689 m²) lab and office space complex, as well as Engineering Building III, were completed during the summer of 2010.
, College of Education, and the College of Veterinary Medicine
. In addition, the Graduate School and the College of Engineering's Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center
(BTEC) are located on the campus. During the academic year, approximately 3,400 students attend classes on the campus. With the completion of Engineering Building III, the centennial campus now includes the Department of Mechanical, Biomedical and Aerospace Engineering as well.
or part-time work. Currently, about one-third of the partners are start-up or early stage companies, many located in Centennial's Technology Incubator. Another 20% are research and development units of large corporations and the rest are small businesses, state and federal agencies, and non-profits. Current partners include Red Hat
, ABB, GlaxoSmithKline
, MeadWestvaco
, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Talecris and the National Weather Service
's regional office. Centennial Campus is also home to the Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School
, a Wake County public magnet school with 600 students.
(BTEC) and the Friday Institute for Innovative Education. BTEC provides education and training in biomanufacturing and bioprocessing involving simulated cGMP production of high-value biomolecules using cell growth and expression, recovery and purification processes. The Friday Institute conducts educational research, develops educational resources, provides professional development programs for educators, and acts as an advocate to improve teaching and learning. Centennial Campus is also home to the FREEDM Systems Center, one of the latest Gen-III Engineering Research Centers (ERC) established by the National Science Foundation
in 2008 to develop technology to integrate the nation's power grid with renewable electrical energy technologies. Finally, Centennial Campus is home to the Larry K. Monteith Engineering Research Center, which houses several clean rooms.
When completed, the Engineering Oval will be an oval-shaped courtyard bounded by five Engineering Buildings, the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, and University Housing and Dining facilities.
is a par-71, 7,025-yard golf course
designed by The Palmer Course Design Company
. In addition to serving as a public golf course, the Lonnie Poole Golf Course is also home to the NC State men's and women's golf teams. The golf course opened to the public in 2009.
Research park
A Research park is a research facility that is often linked with a major research university. Throughout North America, there are more than 170 research parks. They exist to create linkages between the university, industry and the community...
and educational campus owned and operated by North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
in Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, USA. Composed of two locations, the 1334 acre (5.4 km²) property provides office and lab space for corporate, governmental and not-for-profit entities, in addition to providing space for 75 university research centers, institutes, laboratories and departmental units. Currently, 2700000 sq ft (250,838.2 m²) of constructed space has been built. Upon completion, Centennial Campus is anticipated to have 9000000 sq ft (836,127.4 m²) of constructed space.
In addition to holding office and lab buildings, Centennial Campus also has the Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a golf course at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.The Lonnie Poole Golf Course was designed by Arnold Palmer and the design team at Arnold Palmer Design Company. With breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline and the award winning...
, a public fishing pier and lake (Lake Raleigh), greenway, disc golf course, and a residential complex, called The Shores. Centennial Campus is also home to the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center.
Location
Centennial Campus is located just south of NC State's main campus in Raleigh, bordering Avent Ferry Road and Centennial Parkway. The campus is approximately 15 miles (24.1 km) east of Research Triangle ParkResearch Triangle Park
The Research Triangle Park is a research park in the United States. It is located near Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill, in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina...
and Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a public international airport located 4.5 miles northeast of the town of Morrisville in suburban Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The airport covers and operates three runways, providing direct service to 40 domestic and international...
.
History
The first tract of land 385 acre (1.6 km²) was turned over to NC State University in 1984 by North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. The land was originally part of the state-owned mental health facility, Dorothea Dix HospitalDorothea Dix Hospital
The Dorthea Dix Hospital is a psychiatric hospital located on Dix Hill in Raleigh, North Carolina and named after mental health advocate Dorothea Dix.In 1848, Dorothea Dix visited North Carolina and called for reform in the care of mentally ill patients...
. Another 455 acres (1.8 km²) was turned over to NC State in 1985 by Governor James G. Martin
James G. Martin
James Grubbs "Jim" Martin is the 70th Governor of the state of North Carolina. He served from 1985 to 1993. He was the second Republican elected to the office after Reconstruction, and the fifth overall. He is also the only Republican to serve two full terms as governor.-Early Life &...
. After the development of a Master Plan under the direction of Claude McKinney, dean of the School of Design, the first building was completed and occupied in 1989. The first corporate tenant, ABB, moved in in 1991. That same year, the College of Textiles moved to Centennial Campus. In 2000, the Centennial Biomedical Campus was established. Beginning in 2002, the College of Engineering began to relocate to Centennial Campus
Buildings under construction
The James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, which is expected to be completed in 2012, will be the main library for Centennial Campus. The 200000 sq ft (18,580.6 m²) Hunt Library, named for former N.C. Gov. James B. Hunt Jr., will help alleviate overcrowded conditions in university library spaces. It will also feature an automated book retrieval system and house the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI), a public-policy organization.Also under construction is the 110000 sq ft (10,219.3 m²) Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center. The Keystone Centennial Science Center, a 72000 sq ft (6,689 m²) lab and office space complex, as well as Engineering Building III, were completed during the summer of 2010.
Funding sources for buildings
Buildings on Centennial Campus are funded in four ways: (1) state-appropriated funds; (2) university revenue bonds; (3) private development and (4) private fund raising.Awards
Centennial Campus was named “Outstanding Research Park” in 2007 by the Association of University Research Parks (AURP).Colleges
Four of NC State’s colleges have a major physical presence on Centennial Campus – the College of Textiles, College of EngineeringNorth Carolina State University College of Engineering
North Carolina State University's College of Engineering is the flagship college of engineering in the state of North Carolina and the largest college in the University in terms of enrollment, followed by CHASS, with 9 core departments and 3 affiliated departments offering 18 bachelor's, 17...
, College of Education, and the College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
. In addition, the Graduate School and the College of Engineering's Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center
Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center
The Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center is a multidisciplinary instructional center at North Carolina State University that provides education and training to develop skilled professionals for the biomanufacturing industry. Biomanufacturing refers to the use of living...
(BTEC) are located on the campus. During the academic year, approximately 3,400 students attend classes on the campus. With the completion of Engineering Building III, the centennial campus now includes the Department of Mechanical, Biomedical and Aerospace Engineering as well.
Partners and tenants
About 60 corporate, governmental and not-for-profit organizations are located on Centennial Campus. In order to lease space on the property, a prospective "partner" must have some programmatic connection to NC State, such as collaborative research with a faculty member or the use of students for internshipsIntern
Internship is a system of onthejob training for white-collar jobs, similar to an apprenticeship. Interns are usually college or university students, but they can also be high school students or post graduate adults seeking skills for a new career. They may also be as young as middle school or in...
or part-time work. Currently, about one-third of the partners are start-up or early stage companies, many located in Centennial's Technology Incubator. Another 20% are research and development units of large corporations and the rest are small businesses, state and federal agencies, and non-profits. Current partners include Red Hat
Red Hat
Red Hat, Inc. is an S&P 500 company in the free and open source software sector, and a major Linux distribution vendor. Founded in 1993, Red Hat has its corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina with satellite offices worldwide....
, ABB, GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline plc is a global pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare company headquartered in London, United Kingdom...
, MeadWestvaco
MeadWestvaco
MeadWestvaco Corp. is an American packaging solutions company based in Richmond, Virginia. It has approximately 23,000 employees. In February 2006, it moved its corporate headquarters to Richmond, Virginia...
, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Talecris and the National Weather Service
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service , once known as the Weather Bureau, is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States government...
's regional office. Centennial Campus is also home to the Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School
Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School (Raleigh, NC)
Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School is a magnet school in the Wake County Public Schools system, serving students in grades 6 through 8. It opened to students in 2000.-General Overview:Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School was founded in 2000....
, a Wake County public magnet school with 600 students.
Research & training facilities
Centennial Campus houses the Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education CenterGolden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center
The Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center is a multidisciplinary instructional center at North Carolina State University that provides education and training to develop skilled professionals for the biomanufacturing industry. Biomanufacturing refers to the use of living...
(BTEC) and the Friday Institute for Innovative Education. BTEC provides education and training in biomanufacturing and bioprocessing involving simulated cGMP production of high-value biomolecules using cell growth and expression, recovery and purification processes. The Friday Institute conducts educational research, develops educational resources, provides professional development programs for educators, and acts as an advocate to improve teaching and learning. Centennial Campus is also home to the FREEDM Systems Center, one of the latest Gen-III Engineering Research Centers (ERC) established by the National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is a United States government agency that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering. Its medical counterpart is the National Institutes of Health...
in 2008 to develop technology to integrate the nation's power grid with renewable electrical energy technologies. Finally, Centennial Campus is home to the Larry K. Monteith Engineering Research Center, which houses several clean rooms.
Engineering Oval
The College of Engineering currently has six of its twelve academic departments housed in three Engineering Buildings. Engineering Building I, completed in 2004, houses Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. Engineering Building II, completed in 2005, houses Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Engineering Building III, completed in 2010, houses Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.When completed, the Engineering Oval will be an oval-shaped courtyard bounded by five Engineering Buildings, the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, and University Housing and Dining facilities.
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
The Lonnie Poole Golf CourseLonnie Poole Golf Course
Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a golf course at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.The Lonnie Poole Golf Course was designed by Arnold Palmer and the design team at Arnold Palmer Design Company. With breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline and the award winning...
is a par-71, 7,025-yard golf course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
designed by The Palmer Course Design Company
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Daniel Palmer is an American professional golfer, who is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men's professional golf. He has won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, dating back to 1955...
. In addition to serving as a public golf course, the Lonnie Poole Golf Course is also home to the NC State men's and women's golf teams. The golf course opened to the public in 2009.
External links
- Centennial Campus website
- North Carolina State University
- Guide to Centennial Campus Photographs, 1979-2000
- Guide to Centennial Campus Records, 1974-2005
- Association of University Research Parks (AURP)
- International Association of Science Parks (IASP)
- Research Triangle Park
- National Science Foundation
- FREEDM Systems Center
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Engineering
- College of Textiles
- Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC)
- Lonnie Poole Golf Course