COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 19,
2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Walsh
University (North Canton,
Ohio) and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) will
dedicate the Center for Analytical Excellence Laboratory, a
collaborative project that includes the installation of nearly
$1.2 million worth of new analytical
equipment. This ongoing partnership was developed through the
Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research and Quality of Life
(SPARQ) program, which is designed to build long-term relationships
between Shimadzu and academic institutions.
The dedication will celebrate enhancing the quality of life
through the advancement of science. Attendees will include
Walsh University and local high school
students and faculty, Yoshiaki
Maeda, president of SSI, and other company representatives,
members of the business community and elected officials. The event
will feature distinguished speakers, a celebration luncheon, a
ribbon-cutting ceremony, science activities in the laboratory,
student and faculty research presentations and a science career
fair. It will begin at 9:00 a.m. on
November 16, 2021, in the Barrette
Business and Community Center at Walsh
University in North Canton,
Ohio.
The Center for Analytical Excellence Laboratory positions
Walsh University as the premier school
of its size in the region for performing analytical chemistry.
Shimadzu provided cutting-edge analytical solutions covering a
range of techniques, including liquid and gas chromatography
instruments for analyzing volatile and nonvolatile organic
compounds, an inductively coupled plasma instrument for metals
analysis, and equipment for a materials analysis lab. Supporting
Walsh faculty and student research, the
Center for Analytical Excellence Laboratory will also serve as a
resource for collaborative projects within the business community
and for local companies that need to analyze samples but may not be
able to make the investment in such instrumentation.
"The Center for Analytical Excellence Laboratory creates an
opportunity for faculty and students that is unparalleled in the
region," said Dr. Tim Collins,
Walsh University president. "Shimadzu's
generous donation will help position Walsh as a university that rivals the capabilities
found at large research institutions—but with the benefits of the
personal touch of a teaching campus. Staying true to our mission
and being of service to others means being adaptable and able to
innovate and transform to the needs of our students. In turn, we
can provide our local community with graduates who are on the
cutting edge of technology and ready to meet the challenges of the
changing business landscape. This partnership helps us to do just
that."
Walsh University received
contributions for the lab from several benefactors in the region
including a grant from Shimadzu of more than $550,000 toward the state-of-the art
instrumentation. In addition, Shimadzu will provide internship
opportunities and unlimited access for faculty, staff and students
to consult with Shimadzu scientists and industry experts on
projects for the life of the partnership.
"Walsh University's proven
dedication to drive scientific research for the betterment of
students, the local community and organizations around the country
reflects a true commitment to education. We're proud to award this
grant and excited about the prospects this relationship provides
both Walsh and Shimadzu," said
Yoshiaki Maeda, president of
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments.
Dr. Michael Dunphy, vice
president for academic affairs, added, "In a year of unprecedented
global change, our country's need for some of the best scientists,
professionals, entrepreneurs that the nation—in some cases the
world—can produce has never been greater. The Shimadzu-Walsh
partnership aims to solve this by attracting the next generation of
innovators and enhancing the capabilities of our local scientific
and business communities. This sophisticated research lab puts
Walsh University at the forefront of
innovation and makes a place for itself on a national level."
To read more about the partnership between Shimadzu Scientific
Instruments and Walsh University, visit
https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/news/2020/ssi-and-walsh-university-partner-to-enhance-science-program-with-an-analytical-technology-infusion.html.
About Walsh University
Walsh University is an independent,
co-educational, Catholic, liberal arts and sciences institution
that promotes academic excellence and diversity and provides close
faculty-student interaction. It is dedicated to teaching its 2,450
students from 46 states and 35 countries to become leaders in
service to others through a values-based education with an
international perspective in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
https://www.walsh.edu/
About Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is the North American
subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation's Analytical and Measuring
Division. Headquartered in Columbia,
Maryland, SSI offers a comprehensive portfolio of analytical
and testing solutions for a broad range of applications in science
and industry. SSI maintains a network of ten regional offices
strategically located across the United
States, with experienced technical specialists, service
providers and sales engineers situated throughout the country. In
addition, SSI operates a Solution Center, designed to enable
applications development, and an Innovation Center that houses a
team of scientists whose goal is to develop close collaborations
with universities, government agencies and industry centers. Visit
https://www.ssi.shimadzu.com for more information.
Media Contact
Lisa Goetz, Shimadzu Scientific
Instruments, 610-269-2100 x244, lgoetz@schubertb2b.com
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