FAMU Celebrates a Record $96 million in Research Awards
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Posted By: S. Moore on August 17, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida A&M University is celebrating a record in research that is helping the school reach new heights. The university reported receiving over $96 million in research awards, setting a new record for the Rattlers. Not only will it provide funding for research for several different colleges at FAMU, but it will also push the university closer to its goal of reaching Carnegie R1 status, a ranking for the amount of research being done at a school. Right now, no HBCU has that ranking. FAMU is currently at R2 status, but the university hopes to move up by 2030. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., a scientist and principal investigator on a five-year, $30 million National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration research grant, called the University’s research accomplishments impressive. He applauded FAMU faculty, along with Charles Weatherford, Ph.D., vice president for Research, and his staff, for making this possible. “These funds show the commitment of our faculty and staff to use their knowledge and expertise to address the complex issues we face in society and as a nation,” Robinson said. “It is equally impressive how faculty members use these funds to prepare FAMU students to be the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem solvers in general. We are well on our way toward reaching Carnegie Research-1 status.” Among the areas of strongest showing were administration, which includes Title III and the FAMU Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI), secured $28.7 million in research funding; the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences – $22 million, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering- $16.1 million, and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Institute of Public Health – $8.9 million. SOURCE FAMU News If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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