248 MTSU unveils MIMIC research technology Friday

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Release date: Feb. 1, 2007

Editorial contact: Randy Weiler, 615-898-2919
MIMIC contact: Dr. Andrienne Friedli, 615-898-2071


MIMIC is an acronym for MTSU Interdisciplinary Microanalysis and Imaging Center. MIMIC is the realization of longtime biology professor emeritus Marion Wells’ dream, and the efforts of many others. See MTSU’s newest technology during a grand opening Friday (Feb. 2) from 2 until 3:30 p.m. in the Forrest Hall Annex behind Keathley University Center.

At your disposal will be:

• Dr. Marion Wells, professor from 1960-2002 who returned to continue to help MTSU open this facility;
• Dr. Andrienne Friedli, MIMIC administrative director and associate chemistry professor;
• Joyce Miller, MIMIC technical manager;
• MTSU students.
All can explain the equipment, technology and remote capabilities.

The nearly $1 million funding for equipment came from the MTSU Office of Research. The renovation of the space has been funded by the offices of the President (Dr. Sidney A. McPhee) and Provost (Dr. Kaylene Gebert), MTSU Foundation Special Projects Committee that awarded its entire 2005-06 budget to the project, matching funds from a National Science Foundation-funded instrument, Dean Tom Cheatham of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and the departments of biology, chemistry, physics, Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies, geosciences and College of Liberal Arts.
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