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Article: Engineering Labs Grow through Gifts and Partnerships.
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- Control Engineering
- Article date:
- July 1, 2009
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Renee Robbins, Control Engineering
Donations from automation vendors to universities are addressing the skills gap and fueling innovation.
Recently, Dr. Luis M. Proenza, president of The University of Akron, said, "The future of The University of Akron -- and higher education as a whole -- will be determined by innovative partnerships between universities and corporate leaders." Some might say the future of manufacturing will be determined by innovative partnerships as well. As Baby Boomers age and staffs shrink, growing the next generation of electrical engineers or automation and control experts is increasingly important. To help with that skills gap, ...