EVENT: OSU-Tulsa sets research center dedication ceremony
DATE: November 29
Oklahoma State University officials and community leaders will celebrate the dedication of OSU-Tulsa’s Helmerich Advanced Technology Research Center on Nov. 29 at 10 a.m.
OSU-Tulsa President Gary Trennepohl said the Helmerich ATRC demonstrates a strong commitment to the city of Tulsa.
“The Helmerich ATRC is part of OSU’s commitment to expand our leadership role in the educational and economic health of the Tulsa area,” Trennepohl said. “This facility is key to fulfilling our mission of supporting advanced materials research in major Oklahoma industries.”
The 123,000-square-foot research center includes specialized laboratories, clean rooms, an imaging suite, advanced information technology equipment, faculty offices and two high-tech seminar rooms. Research in the Helmerich ATRC will focus on four areas: advanced materials, bio-based technologies, energy technologies and information and control technologies.
Trennepohl said the center will stimulate economic development for Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma, resulting in collaborations with area businesses and the creation of new jobs.
The $43 million center was made possible through Tulsa County's Vision 2025 initiative, the state's 2005 higher education bond issue and Walter and Peggy Helmerich of Tulsa.
Following the dedication ceremony, OSU students, faculty and staff, as well as the Tulsa community will get a first-hand look at the research center’s impressive laboratory space and unique architecture during guided tours.
“The dedication ceremony is the culmination of a lot of hard work by many people and we’re proud to share the results with the Tulsa community and OSU supporters,” Trennepohl said. “We are also excited to have a high-quality research center to meet the needs of our high-quality faculty and student researchers.”
Contact: Mary Bea Drummond, OSU-Tulsa, (918) 594-8223