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USM to build new life sciences research center
- USM unveiled plans for a 93,000-square-foot life sciences research center to boost advanced biology and environmental research.
- The project is tied to preserving USM’s Carnegie Research One status and potential scientific breakthroughs.
- Funding includes $87.5 million from state sources, with about $30 million still to be raised from federal and private sources.
- USM plans to engage alumni, corporate partners, and supporters to fund the project.
- Officials expect the center to be operational in three to four years.
- The Johnson Science Tower will remain in use for science classes even after the new center opens.
- The site is described as south of the Walker Science Building and west of The Hub.
- The center will support biological, biomedical, and environmental research activities already occurring nearby.
- State authorities approved funding to advance the laboratory project.
- The campus project aims to enhance research capabilities and attract future funding.
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