Flexible, collaborative labs built for evolving STEM learning.

This 37,000-square-foot science and engineering facility expands SDSU Imperial Valley’s STEM programming with flexible teaching labs, core research spaces, and a STEM Innovation Hub. Designed to encourage interaction among students, faculty, and industry partners, the building supports hands-on learning and collaboration — particularly in lithium research and related emerging technologies.

mottLAB Solutions

A full suite of Mott products was used to create adaptable workspaces that easily support changing teaching styles, research needs, and team-based work.

Flexible Furniture for Collaboration

• Heavy Duty Mobile Carts with casters, adjustable-height worksurfaces and shelving, electrical raceways, and task lighting to allow quick reconfiguration of lab environments

• Optima™ 2100 & 2550 Series free standing bench systems that were pre-plumbed and pre-wired with electrical and data for quick connection to ceiling service panels

• Height-adjustable tables with notched front aprons, GFI receptacles, and bag hooks to support group work and shifting classroom layouts

Casework & Storage

• Painted steel casework

• Tall, vented cabinets with perforated shelves for improved airflow and visibility

• Wall shelving

• Unistrut heavy duty framing with butcher block shelving

Fume Hoods:

• Pro Series chain drive hoods with vision panels, ASO2 Plus with light curtain, and distillation racks — featuring a mix of postless and vertical-rising sashes to accommodate diverse lab setups

Specialty Items

• 120" wide stainless steel scullery sink with removable lower shelving

• Stainless steel pegboards