Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. announces it has entered a collaboration with Georgia Southern University through its Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research, and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. Representatives from Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu announced the partnership. This strategic partnership will significantly expand the university’s research capacity, promote cutting-edge scientific exchange, enhance hands-on student learning and help advance Georgia Southern’s pursuit of Carnegie R1 research classification.
Under the agreement, Shimadzu will provide state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, in-kind financial support, multiyear service plans and specialized training and information exchange to support research in environmental science, biomedical science, materials science and water quality. These instruments are among the highest specifications in their class and will be housed across Georgia Southern’s advanced research facilities.
“This partnership provides our faculty and students with access to world-class technology and training, accelerating innovation and discovery across multiple disciplines,” says David Weindorf, Ph.D., Georgia Southern’s vice president for Research and Economic Development. “Shimadzu’s commitment to education, experiential learning and research will help us address some of today’s most pressing scientific challenges while preparing the next generation of leaders in science.”