Vernier Software family pledges $4.5 million to Transform PSU Science Building
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Long-time Portland State University advocates Christine and David Vernier — founders of Vernier Software & Technology, a landmark Oregon company providing scientific hardware and software for education — have made a $4.5 million pledge to help renovate a key campus facility for undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. "As donors, board leaders and community advocates, Christine and Dave have long demonstrated a profound commitment to PSU students, to science education, and to a thriving and equitable Oregon. "We believe that Portland States mission to serve diverse students and its many important connections to our city will shape Oregons future." Pending public investment by the Oregon Legislature, the universitys planned renovation of its undergraduate science building will provide flexible classrooms, accessible laboratories, and collaborative research and teaching spaces that are critical to multidisciplinary, interactive learning. "The new name is an apt expression of the Verniers interests and philanthropic impact," said Sarah Schwarz, executive vice president of the PSU Foundation.
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