Vernier Science Center (VSC) stands on the south half of the block between SW Tenth, Market, Eleventh, and the SW Mill right-of-way. It has six floors, a mezzanine between the first and second and two basement levels. It sits just to the north across Mill Street from the Science Research and Teaching Center (SRTC). An accessible, covered pedestrian skybridge connects the second floor of Vernier Science Center to the second floor of SRTC. Wheelchair access can be gained via 11th Avenue.
Vernier Science Center contains science classrooms, offices and laboratories. The original structure was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed on January 12, 1967 for a total of $2.9 million. A major remodel of the building was completed in 2024 and was designed by Bora Architecture. Prior to the original construction, all science facilities and faculty were located in Lincoln Hall. VSC was originally simply the Portland State College Science Building prior to the construction of Science Building 2 (now SRTC) in 1969.
Historical Photos: Vernier Science Center from the University Digital Gallery