Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson and U.S. Representative Steve Stivers visit CDME

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President Johnson and Rep. Steve Stivers
The group toured the CDME facility

Last week the Center of Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) served as the setting where U.S. Representative Steve Stivers was presented with the 2020 Champion of Science Award by The Ohio State University and The Science Coalition (TSC). The award recognizes Rep. Stivers’ support of federal investment in fundamental scientific research. As a leader on the House Committee on Financial Services, Rep. Stivers’ advocacy has been instrumental to higher education institutions, including Ohio State, to combat COVID-19 and support economic recovery. 

The award was presented by Ohio State’s President, Dr. Kristina M. Johnson, and Dr. Morley O. Stone, the senior vice president for research. The group had the opportunity to tour CDME’s 28,000 square-foot, advanced manufacturing facility on Ohio State's West Campus, which houses more than $12 million worth of advanced manufacturing equipment. 

“The innovation that occurs at our colleges and universities represents some of the best opportunities for our society – from personalizing medicine and developing new devices – and I’m proud to represent institutions like The Ohio State University that are on the forefront of that innovation,” Stivers said. “It’s an honor to be considered a Champion of Science, and I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues and local partners to support federal investments in research.”

President Johnson and Rep. Steve Stivers
CDME Executive Director Nate Ames displays a nasal pharyngeal swab delivered by the center in response to COVID-19

“On behalf of Ohio State, it is an honor to recognize Congressman Stivers for his steadfast support of federal investment in university research,” said President Johnson. “The foundation of our nation’s research enterprise is based on a strong partnership between the federal government and U.S. higher education institutions. I look forward to working with Congressman Stivers and members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation to strengthen this vital partnership.”

“In addition to Rep. Stivers’ work in advocating for fundamental scientific research funding, he has been a long-time champion in his efforts to strengthen patent protections. Our universities are the country’s primary source of basic research that leads to new discoveries and patents, and his work to protect intellectual property will spur more innovation at Ohio State and across the country,” Stone said.

Ohio State is a longstanding member of The Science Coalition. The Science Coalition’s Champion of Science Award recognizes members of Congress whose actions and votes consistently reflect their support for fundamental scientific research. To learn more about the award and The Science Coalition visit: www.sciencecoalition.org

Article adopted from a Sept. 10 press release from The Science Coalition. 

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