A new science building will soon take its place on Colby Green, as the College looks to provide more and better space for computer science, mathematics, and psychology-all growing majors.

The new building is slated to open in the fall of 2010, according to Vice President for Academic Affairs Edward Yeterian. To be located next to the Schair-Swenson-Watson Alumni Center, the new science building will be across the green from the Diamond Building, which opened in 2007.

The three departments have outgrown their quarters in Mudd (mathematics and computer science) and Roberts (psychology) and are in need of improved facilities to provide a state-of-the-art educational experience in their disciplines. Plans are for the new 30,000-square-foot building to house faculty offices and student research space, classrooms, a computer laboratory, and informal study and gathering spaces. Yeterian said relocating psychology will also enable the College to move ahead with plans to convert Roberts into residential space.