TALLAHASSEE, Fla. and WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Trimble
(Nasdaq: TRMB) celebrated the grand opening of the new Trimble
Technology Lab at the Tallahassee
campus on October 2.
This event marks a major milestone as FAMU becomes the first
Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host a Trimble
Technology Lab (TTL). The lab at FAMU is set to revolutionize the
learning experience for students in architecture and construction
engineering by providing access to state-of-the-art technology and
software solutions.
"Trimble's generous support will equip our students and faculty
with state-of-the-art technology, while setting a historic
precedent," said Andrew Chin, Assoc.
AIA, dean, FAMU's School of Architecture & Engineering
Technology. "We are honored by a gift that demonstrates a
commitment to cultivating a diverse and technologically proficient
generation of architects and engineers."
In addition to the donation of software and hardware
technologies from Trimble, the Trimble Foundation Fund —Trimble's
philanthropic donor-advised fund — provided a grant to support the
renovation and refurbishment of classroom spaces to house the new
labs. FAMU is the first institution to be a recipient of a grant
from Trimble Foundation Fund in connection with the establishment
of a Trimble Technology Lab.
"Establishing our first technology lab at an HBCU underscores
our commitment to fostering a more diverse and inclusive
construction workforce," said Amy
Northcutt, director of education and outreach at Trimble.
"By partnering with Florida A&M
University and providing a grant from the Trimble Foundation
to support facility renovations, we aim to create a more equitable
environment in the industry. This initiative ensures that FAMU
students have access to cutting-edge resources and tools, enhancing
their education and preparing them for successful careers in
construction."
"The facilities grant from the Trimble Foundation offers a
distinctive opportunity for FAMU students to access cutting-edge
technology in the construction industry, enhancing their
competitiveness in this rapidly evolving field," said Doreen Kobelo, Ph.D., director of the division
of engineering technology at FAMU. "Given the limited funding for
capacity building, this grant allows for significant student
advancement through solutions that would otherwise be inaccessible
with state funding. This initiative will increase the number of
underrepresented minorities equipped with expertise in advanced
construction design and management solutions."
The lab includes a broad range of Trimble's industry-leading
geospatial and construction solutions such as the
Trimble® Ri robotic total station and XR10 HoloLens
hardhat as well as advanced software solutions including
RealWorks® scanning software, Trimble Business Center
Infrastructure Construction edition, Tekla® Structures,
Tekla Structural Designer, Trimble Connect® AR
interactive collaboration software, and the company's popular 3D
modeling solution, SketchUp®.
About Florida A&M
University
Founded on October
3, 1887 with its main campus in Tallahassee, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is the only
public, historically Black university in Florida. What distinguishes FAMU from other
universities is its legacy of providing access to a high-quality,
affordable education with programs and services that guide students
toward successfully achieving their dreams. FAMU is part of the
State University System of Florida
and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges.
In addition to its main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has several satellite
campuses across Florida. These
include the College of Law in Orlando and the College of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, which has
sites in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville and Miami.
About Trimble Foundation Fund
Trimble Foundation Fund
is a donor-advised fund that focuses its charitable giving on the
missions of supporting natural disaster and climate resilience,
promoting female education and empowerment and advancing diversity,
equity and inclusion. The Trimble Foundation Fund is aligned to the
company's commitment towards building a more sustainable future.
For more information on the Trimble Foundation Fund, visit:
foundation.trimble.com.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the ways people
move, build and live. Core technologies in positioning, modeling
and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to
improve our customers' productivity, quality, safety, transparency
and sustainability. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq:
TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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