A Home for Collaborative Discovery and Innovation
At Case Western Reserve, we solve pressing problems to improve our world. With the creation of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), our researchers will be able to take their work even further—collaborating across disciplines to drive change.
The Future of Research, In Numbers
A Historic Investment
This $300 million building represents CWRU’s largest-ever project on Case Quad—and an innovative vision for interdisciplinary research.
Making Headlines
From the day it was announced, the ISEB project has made headlines through donor commitments, inspiring ideas and more.
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September 23, 2026This story is the first in a series introducing the research, people and building that will define Case Western Reserve’s next chapter of discovery. Over the coming weeks, we’ll go inside each of the seven research clusters and the resources that make the work possible. When the Interdisciplinary… -
September 09, 2026Gift will support collaborative research and establish The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Terrace -
June 05, 2026Transformational gift will establish two professorships and a new laboratory in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building
A Place for Hands-on Learning
In the ISEB, research teams will develop groundbreaking solutions to challenges facing our climate, medical system, energy network and beyond—all supported by student researchers who will gain valuable hands-on experience.
Bringing a Vision to Life
Take a look at the architectural renderings of how the ISEB will transform Case Quad.
Exterior Quad Elevation
Exterior Quad Oblique
Exterior MLK Elevation
Exterior Gateway
Interior Grand Atrium Toward MLK
Interior Cafe Toward Stair
Interior Collaborative Space Oblique
