ENHANCING ACADEMICS

Academic Program Equipment Supported by the Foundation

Funding from the SMSU Foundation has made major contributions to the academic experience in multiple programs thanks to generous donors.

Music was able to purchase a 7-foot Yamaha grand piano. Of the existing inventory of grand pianos, all but one is more than 55 years old. The new piano will enhance student and concert-goer experiences.

7-foot Yamaha grand piano for Music Program

Exercise Science was able to purchase two Theia markerless motion capture systems that will allow students to analyze human movement using a combination of cameras and optical data processing software.

Exercise Science markerless motion capture systems

The Clapper Hall, Culinology Living and Learning Community, received new state-of-the-art kitchen equipment.

Clapper Hall state-of-the-art kitchen equipment

Additional Equipment Recieved Across Campus:

• Biology: Spectramax ABS microplate reader.

• Art: Easels, kilns, and potter’s wheel.

• Communication Studies: SL3 cameras, light kits, microphones for digital media production.

• Environmental Science: Streamflow meter system and water quality meters & probes.

• Chemistry: Hot plates, melting point apparatus, and polarimeter.

• Museum of Natural History: 55” Hands-on Touch Table.

• School of Business: COLAB (Collaboration Lab) furniture and a 3-D printer.