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21-12-2011 08:00 New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo and Clarkson University President Tony Collins toured Clarkson University's new Nanoengineering and Biotechnology Laboratories, on December 19, 2011 Clarkson is in the final stages of completing this new construction and starting to move several research groups into the new labs. This "sneak peak" with the Senator provided an interesting view of the work that goes into creating new laboratories and the intended impact. Senator Griffo helped secure $950000 for this project. Clarkson has put $4023000 into the project in total, demonstrating nearly 3-to-1 leverage of State resources. Nano-bio-Technology is one of the fastest growing areas of modern research. To be competitive in the research and education of students in this area, Clarkson leveraged resources to provide key research support for scholars working in this multidisciplinary area. Clarkson's National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR) will locate in this space, as well as the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science and Technology, CREST Both centers support industry research agendas in our North Country and upstate regions of New York. Representing CITeR, as well as her overall independent research portfolio, Electrical & Computer Engineering Prof. Stephanie A. Schuckers' work supports work being conducted in the Rome Air Force Research Laboratory. Her ...

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NYS Senator Joseph A. Griffo Visits Clarkson University Nanoengineering