Governor Perry Announces $9 million Research Package
APRIL 2, 2008-Lubbock Texas Governor Rick Perry, along with AT&T Senior Vice President John T. Montford, were on hand to announce a research package for the Texas Tech College of Engineering's nanophotonics. The College of Engineering has received a $9 million package--$2 million from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF), $5.35 million from AT&T and a $2 million commitment from the university--to attract a team of world-class faculty researchers in the field of nanophotonics. These researchers will be part of the university’s Nano Tech Center, co-directed by Henryk Temkin and Mark Holtz. The collaborative funding will be used to enhance nanophotonics research, and supports the development of new technologies, including those that will impact tomorrow’s communications industry. “Continuing excellence in research is one of the strategic aims of the Texas Tech University System,” said Chancellor Kent Hance. “The funding received from the TETF and the gift received from AT&T firmly establishes Texas Tech as an innovator in nanophotonics, enabling the university to educate students in the critical areas of computer and electrical engineering.” “The Emerging Technology Fund continues to draw the brightest minds in research and innovation to our state, spurring the commercialization of university research, and ultimately positioning Texas as a strong competitor in the global marketplace,” said Gov. Rick Perry. “Continued expansion of our research and development capabilities will create more jobs and generate substantial capital investments, further diversifying and enriching our economy.” READ OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE... photos by Jeff Sammons |
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