In The News: Materials Research Center featured in Seattle DJC

Two members of the Integrus Architecture team, the Spokane firm that worked with Portland’s SRG Partnership on the Bollier Family Center for Integrated Science and Engineering, recently wrote about the new Patrick Ferro Center for Materials Research in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce.

Co-authors Tina Campanella and Brad Hakala write that the Ferro Center “is a model for how universities can strengthen their competitive position, deepen ties to regional industry, and prepare students to step directly into the workforce after graduation.”

The duo highlights the rapid growth of Gonzaga’s Materials Science capabilities, analyzing materials for high-performance applications in industries such as aerospace and manufacturing. They address the increased opportunities for University-industry partnerships, the enhanced hands-on experiences for students and how the lab's design positions Gonzaga for future success.

“The infrastructure is designed to support evolving research, new technologies, and funding opportunities. The lab will easily expand alongside the programs they support,” they write.