Central is redefining education with cutting-edge classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities designed to prepare students for the future. These innovative spaces foster hands-on learning, collaboration, and exploration across disciplines, integrating the latest technology to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. From immersive simulations to advanced labs, these dynamic environments empower students to develop the skills and expertise needed to thrive in competitive industries, turning passion into purpose. Whether advancing healthcare, exploring emerging tech, or tackling complex global issues, these spaces empower students to push boundaries and lead in a competitive world.
Ai Corridor
Central’s new AI Corridor is a groundbreaking 5,000-square-foot space designed to redefine education, research, and industry collaboration in Artificial Intelligence. Located in the Vance Academic Center, it features cutting-edge classrooms, a dedicated AI research room, interactive meeting spaces, and advanced technologies like robot dogs and an autonomous synthetic human. This interdisciplinary hub empowers students to gain hands-on experience, tackle real-world challenges, and explore AI’s transformative potential across fields such as business, healthcare, and engineering. Driven by Central's Presidential Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence, the AI Corridor bridges education, community outreach, and business innovation, positioning Central at the forefront of AI advancements.
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Cybersecurity Hall
The new Cybersecurity Hall at Central is a dedicated space designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle the challenges of the digital age. Located on the first floor of Maria Sanford Hall, this newly renovated 845-square-foot facility features two high-tech classrooms, each with 98-inch wall displays, whiteboards, and modern computers to support the university’s growing Cybersecurity program. In addition, two upgraded conference rooms provide a collaborative setting for academic and industry partners to discuss cutting-edge technologies and strategies with students and faculty. With its advanced infrastructure and commitment to innovation, the Cybersecurity Hall is an essential hub for training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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Nursing Labs
Our state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Labs provide students with high-quality, simulation-based learning designed to improve patient safety and the quality of care in our community. These labs offer experiential learning opportunities where students can practice critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and therapeutic communication in a realistic, hands-on environment. Through simulated scenarios, students gain valuable skills in patient-centered, culturally sensitive care, while fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration. By integrating the latest technologies and best practices in healthcare simulation, our labs ensure that students are equipped with the expertise and confidence to excel in real-world healthcare settings.
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XR Lab
Central’s XR Lab, located in the Applied Innovation Hub, is a cutting-edge space designed to immerse students, faculty, and staff in the world of virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality technologies. Equipped with high-end headsets, gaming computers, and a range of software, the lab fosters innovation across various disciplines, from art and history to nursing and robotics. Users can explore creative content, improve soft skills, and experience new ways to enhance learning and productivity. The XR Lab also offers opportunities for faculty to integrate immersive technologies into their courses, while youth programs introduce younger students to the future of education.
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