MSOE receives grant to upgrade chemistry labs
| Published: 02/24/2009 |
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Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) received a grant of $250,000 from The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc. to renovate and upgrade its general and organic chemistry laboratories in the Physics and Chemistry Department.
"In today's academic climate, especially at MSOE, the demand for state-of-the-art general and organic chemistry laboratories is vital to our educational endeavors," said MSOE President Hermann Viets, Ph.D. "More than ever, employers are requiring more chemistry as many Wisconsin companies are becoming actively involved with the bio-chemical and bio-technical aspects of a growing industrial base for the state."
"Every day new technologies with the potential to dramatically improve our lives are finding their way from the research bench to real-life applications," said Dr. Matey Kaltchev, associate professor and chair of the Physics and Chemistry Department. "The upgrade of the chemistry labs will create an excellent opportunity for providing our students with the unique laboratory experience necessary to meet these new challenges."
The grant from The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc. will benefit nearly all of MSOE's students, as chemistry and physics are required courses in most majors. Those studying biomedical engineering, biomolecular engineering, nursing, perfusion and medical informatics rely on laboratories that facilitate the highest level of teaching and learning.