TALLAHASSEE, Fla. and WESTMINSTER, Colo. , Oct.
3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB ) celebrated the grand opening of the new Trimble Technology Lab at the Tallahassee campus on October 2 . This event marks a major milestone as FAMU becomes the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host a Trimble Technology Lab (TTL). The lab at FAMU is set to revolutionize the learning experience for students in architecture and construction engineering by providing access to state-of-the-art technology and software solutions.
"Trimble's generous support will equip our students and faculty with state-of-the-art technology, while setting a historic precedent," said Andrew Chin , Assoc. AIA, dean, FAMU's School of Architecture & Engineering Technology. "We are honored by a gift that demonstrates a commitment to cultivating a diverse and technologically proficient generation of architects and engineers.
" In addition to the donation of software and hardware technologies from Trimble, the Trimble Foundation Fund —Trimble's philanthropic donor-advised fund — provided a grant to support the renovation and refurbishment of classroom spaces to house the new labs. FAMU is the first institution to be a recipient of a grant from Trimble Foundation Fund in connection with the establishment of a Trimble Technology Lab. "Establishing our first technology lab at an HBCU underscores our commitment to fostering a more diverse and inclusive co.
