How? We're revamping Turbine Hall, starting with the addition of a Design Lab, a flexible, creative space that can accommodate a range of activities and groups, partnerships, residencies, classes, and demonstrations, making and testing designs, and sharing results.

Goals and impacts for the project include:

• Increase student interest in science, engineering, and design subjects at a critical transition points between academic levels;
• Inspire students to pursue science-based career options and personal interests related to Oregon job sectors;
• Increase participant understanding of communication and independent and collaborative problem-solving skills for academic and career preparedness;
• Increase visitor knowledge of Oregon’s innovation ecosystem, which includes design, technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors;
• Connect visitors to partners providing local workshops, classes, and co-ops, where they can continue their learning in greater depth.

Visitors to the Design Lab will be empowered to question how things work in the world and feel inspired to explore solutions to challenges. Programming will encompass circuitry, materials, mechanical literacy and engineering, design, computer programming, and more.