A collaboration between Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and PerkinElmer, based in Massachusetts and with offices in Shelton, is upping the school”™s science presence.
The collaboration was sparked by the construction of SCSU”™s new Academic Science and Laboratory Building, described as “a state-of-the-art facility” that opened this semester. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 16.
PerkinElmer delivers instruments and services “designed to help improve human and environmental health.” It installed high-tech laboratory equipment in the new science building to be used by various university science departments. Academic disciplines expected to benefit include nanotechnology, optics, biology, chemistry, environmental science and earth science.
“PerkinElmer is an important leader of business and science here in Connecticut,” said Christine Broadbridge, SCSU’s director of science, technology, engineering and math initiatives. “At Southern, we are proud to have a strong relationship with PerkinElmer.”
Equipment includes several analytical instruments to improve research capabilities and provide students with opportunities to do cutting-edge work.
“These are areas of mutual interest and strength for PerkinElmer and Southern,” Broadbridge said.
Ted Gresik, general manager for service and environmental health for PerkinElmer, said the company is pleased “to play such an integral role in providing cutting-edge laboratory technologies for this new research facility. We pride ourselves on working alongside the academic community so the scientists of today and tomorrow have the tools they need to lead them toward the next breakthrough discovery.”
Broadbridge said the collaboration is “emblematic of the multidimensional relationships bubbling up between our campus community and industry thought leaders. Paramount in our collaboration with PerkinElmer is an interest in enhancing Connecticut”™s scientific industry by addressing real world challenges. The timing is synergistic with the opening of a new science building, which will feature collaborative interdisciplinary research and education.”
SCSU plans to name a model carbon nanotube in the middle of the new building in honor of PerkinElmer. It will feature illumination and serve as an attraction for visitors to the campus and the building, the school said.
