Recent Gifts

 

Progress Energy Funds Lab in New Science & Technology Building

 

 

In continued partnership with Progress Energy, USF St. Petersburg will expand science education and research opportunities for students thanks to a gift presented Tuesday, June 16, to the institution by Progress Energy President and CEO Jeff Lyash.

The $100,000 gift supports the Earth Science Laboratory in the new Science and Technology Building at USF St. Petersburg.

In recognition of the gift to USF St. Petersburg, with a state match through the Courtelis Facilities Match Program, USFSP will name the Earth Science Laboratory in the Science and Technology Building the Progress Energy Earth Science Laboratory. This gift will equip the laboratory, an instructional setting, and in addition, will provide lab casework/equipment for research in the building that will be tailored to studies focused on energy conservation, alternate energy sources, sustainability, physics, chemistry and environmental sciences. The Science and Technology Building, registered to be the first LEED certified building in the USF system, is scheduled for completion during the Fall semester and will be home to USFSP’s Program of Distinction in Environmental Science, Policy and Geography.

Margaret Sullivan, USFSP interim regional chancellor, said, "The Progress Energy Earth Science Lab will not only expand opportunities for students to be engaged in research and contribute to academic discourse, but it will also inspire them to find solutions to environmental challenges."