A Home for Collaborative Discovery and Innovation
At Case Western Reserve, we solve pressing problems to improve our world. With the creation of the Roger E. Susi Interdisciplinary Research Building (formerly known as the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building), our researchers will be able to take their work even further—collaborating across disciplines to drive change in health, energy, technology, manufacturing and the environment.
The Future of Research, In Numbers
A Place for Hands-on Learning
In the Susi Building, 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.
Making Headlines
From the day it was announced, the Susi Building project has made headlines through donor commitments, inspiring ideas and more.
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October 22, 2026Roger E. Susi Interdisciplinary Research Building opening launches CWRU’s $2.5B campaign -
October 20, 2026This is the final story in a nine-part series introducing the research, people and building that will define Case Western Reserve’s next chapter of discovery. Explore the full series to learn about the seven research clusters and the resources that make the work possible.Editor's note: This story… -
October 19, 2026A changing planet transforms the life within it. That life, in turn, transforms the planet. Case Western Reserve researchers are studying the relationships from every angle
Investing in the Future of Discovery
This $300 million project represents CWRU’s largest ever on Case Quad—and an innovative vision for interdisciplinary research. It was made possible thanks to donors who invested a total of $165 million in the space, including $50 million from Roger E. Susi (CIT '77) and his wife, Kayoko.
Bringing a Vision to Life
We're almost ready to take you inside the real thing—but for now, take a look at renderings of how the Susi Building transforms the 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