SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Four research projects at the University of Rhode Island have received nearly $500,000 in grants from the Champlin Foundation.
The $498,965 donation will support the following projects:
- $197,360 for a Laser Thermal Inc. SSTR-F thermal conductivity measurement system for use by chemistry, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering students.
- $125,605 for a knitting machine to give students hands-on experience in the design, production and manufacturing of textiles.
- $95,000 for new equipment to train students on in vitro drug release testing, which will inform drug efficacy and safety predictions for animals and humans.
- $81,000 for archeological geophysical survey equipment, which will help researchers detect underground cultural features, artifacts and insights on these findings.
Jacquelyn Voghel is a reporter for Providence Business News. You may reach her at Voghel@PBN.com.
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