DESIGNED FOR CUTTING-EDGE COLLABORATION
William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation
The Frost Center commands a striking presence on campus and in the lives of our students and faculty. Its award-winning design and state-of-the-art technologies create an ideal environment for exceptional research, innovation and collaboration. Every aspect of this new facility activates exciting opportunities for hands-on Learn by Doing, meaningful teacher-scholar interactions, industry partnerships and unlimited discoveries that benefit our communities, state and beyond.
102,000 Sq. Ft.
Interdisciplinary research thrives in ample state-of-the-art laboratory and teaching spaces.
13 Labs
Labs for Bailey College student-faculty research are outfitted with cutting-edge equipment and tech.
100% Fresh Air
The air inside Frost Center classrooms and labs is entirely supplied from outside — no recirculated air
Inside the Frost Center
Conveniently located adjacent to the Baker Center at the heart of campus, the Frost Center houses 102,000-square-feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and teaching spaces for students and faculty in multiple colleges, including 30,000 square feet of research space for the Bailey College.
This four-story, 2.32-acre complex features configurable classrooms, project-based programs and innovative laboratory space dedicated to undergraduate research. A large-sized classroom and lecture hall provide expansive teaching spaces for Bailey College and general education courses. More than 70% of the building’s space is available for programmatic purposes, including modern labs, computational tools, instruments and wet labs.
The Frost Center was thoughtfully conceived with research, teaching, meeting and office spaces intended to facilitate peer/peer and student/faculty interactions and collaborations. These types of open, inclusive and relational areas reflect Bailey College’s student-focused emphasis and Teacher-Scholar mentorship — the perfect environment for exploration, discovery, problem-solving and transformational Learn by Doing experiences.
As an interdisciplinary facility, the Frost Center is also home to the Boswell Agricultural Technology Center and the Jack and Felicia Cashin Expressive Technology Studios — both offering modern, specialized and industry-grade spaces and equipment for their respective areas of study and research.
This cutting-edge facility is an investment in the education and future successes of our students. I look forward to this space being used to further enhance the Learn by Doing experiences that define Cal Poly for generations to come.
Special Space Inspired by a Special Person
Christina Bailey Learning Terrace
Found in a picturesque corner of the Frost Center’s second level, this rooftop garden terrace is dedicated to Christina (Tina) Bailey, former Chemistry Department chair and professor and late wife of Dean Emeritus Phil Bailey. She earned her legacy as a researcher, educator and pioneer in her field, paving the way for others unjustly marginalized.
Tina’s vision for creating unique educational spaces made for a fitting tribute with the green roof designed for outdoor learning and a stunning scenic backdrop of Bishop Peak. The Learning Terrace is a sanctuary for students, faculty and visitors to connect and collaborate in a relaxed and picturesque setting.
