PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island College has been awarded a $455,550 grant from the Champlin Foundation to renovate the instrument room and chemistry teaching labs in the John Clarke Science Building, the college announced Monday.
The grant was the largest Champlin grant ever awarded to RIC.
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The project cost is expected to exceed $1.5 million. The college said that the renovation includes $300,000 in scientific equipment for the college’s instrument room.
The Champlin grant will be used to pay for architectural and engineering services, for four scientific instruments, 24 laptop computers and a laptop storage/charging station.
The renovation is of more than 2,500 square feet and will include a wet lab for analytical, physical and environmental chemistry.
“In our commitment to maximizing impact in the community, we see great value in supporting high achievement in STEM-related fields,” said Champlin Foundation Executive Director Keith Lang in a statement. “This grant will enable Rhode Island College students to develop and apply advanced chemistry skills and knowledge as an engine to help drive the economy in the state and region.”
RIC will contribute the remaining costs of the project.
“The Champlin Foundation continues to honor the college with this latest grant,” said Rhode Island College Foundation Executive Director Ed Pacheco added in a statement. “These state-of-the art facilities and innovative learning environments will forward the legacy of Rhode Island College and ensure that our students continue to be successful in the workforce.”
