[1] It is a biological field station and includes the Sheldon Jackson salmon hatchery, the Molly Ahlgren Aquarium, a research lab, classrooms and offices.

Both buildings are contributing structures to the Sheldon Jackson Training School National Historic Landmark.

[7] The Science Center's educational programs are aimed at a breadth of ages from preschool to lifelong learners.

[8] The Molly Ahlgren Aquarium is named after a respected local marine ecologist and Sheldon Jackson College professor who died in 2004.

[9] It opened while the Sage Building was still under Sheldon Jackson College management in 2005 through funding provided by grants written by Ahlgren before her death.