Penn State Receives State Funds For Research Center At Erie
January 19, 2001
University Park, Pa. — Penn State’s Board of Trustees today (Jan.19) learned that Gov. Tom Ridge has approved funding in the amount of $30 million for a new Research and Economic Development Center at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College.

"This academic building will house Penn State Erie’s School of Business and its School of Engineering and Engineering Technology," said Gary C. Schultz, senior vice president for finance and business/treasurer. "Through education and training programs and research and technology transfer projects, researchers from all of the region’s colleges and universities, as well as company representatives, will have access to the center facilities and specialized, high-tech equipment."

The building will house many of the college's applied research centers and provide space for other programs such as the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program, and will include space to encourage and enhance faculty, staff, and student entrepreneurship.

"With this facility, Penn State Erie hopes to expand its support of specific industry clusters, such as metals-related and plastics-related manufacturers," said Schultz. "We are grateful to Gov. Ridge for his leadership and support in funding this important project."

Contact: Christy Rambeau 814-865-7517 or cmr7@psu.edu by email