The state-of-the-art Mars Center for Science and Technology opened in the fall of 2011 and has been recognized with LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its eco-friendly design and construction. It is home to the college’s science and math departments and features classrooms, faculty offices, research and teaching laboratories, study spaces, a rooftop greenhouse and an astronomy observatory. Stop by and visit our Lyon Bites smart vending machines if you’re craving a healthy-on-the-go meal or a late-night snack. With its large number of tables and chairs, the seating area is often used as a studying and meeting space.