Tyson Research Center is a 2,000-acre (809 ha) field station located west of St. Louis on the Meramec River. Washington University obtained Tyson as surplus property from the federal government in 1963. It is used by the University as a biological field station and research/education center. In 2010 the Living Learning Center was named one of the first two buildings accredited nationwide as a "living building" under the Living Building Challenge, opened to serve as a biological research station and classroom for summer students. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where is Tyson Research Center located? ANS1 west of St. Louis on the Meramec River QSN2 When did Washington University acquire the property for Tyson Research Center? ANS2 1963 QSN3 What is the function of Tyson Research Center? ANS3 a biological field station and research/education center. QSN4 When was the Living Learning Center accredited as a "living building"? ANS4 2010 QSN5 Who previously owned the property where Tyson Research Center is located? ANS5 the federal government