The Oct. 2 ribbon cutting marked the completion of the first phase of space renovation in Ramseyer Hall.

Partners gather to celebrate the Amgen STEM Learning Center ribbon cutting

Gift bolsters Amgen's commitment to workforce development in the university's STEM fields

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Faculty, staff and students from The Ohio State University and distinguished guests joined Amgen representatives for the official opening celebration of the Amgen STEM Learning Center at Ramseyer Hall.

This new collaborative space features apeer-led tutoring center aiming to engage first- and second-year students enrolled in gateway STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) courses. The Oct. 2ribbon cutting marked the completion of the first phase of space renovation in Ramseyer Hall.

The Amgen STEM Learning Center is the result of a$2 million investment supporting Ohio State's colleges of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. The new learning center is an important milestone in the university's partnership with Amgen, a leading biotechnology company with a growing presence in central Ohio. The gift bolsters Amgen's significant commitment to workforce development in the university's STEM fields, while also advancing the shared goal of building a talent pipeline for the state of Ohio.

"Amgen is proud to support The Ohio State University's STEM Learning Center, which will play a crucial role in strengthening the educational foundations of students enrolled in gateway STEM courses. This initiative aligns with our commitment to fostering innovation and diversity in the STEM fields, and we are excited to see the positive impact it will have on the students and the broader community," said Sandra Rodriguez-Toledo, vice president of site operations for Amgen Ohio.

Nearly 100 guests, including Mike Duffey, Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, attended the ribbon cutting. During the ceremony, Peter Mohler, executive vice president for research, innovation and knowledge at Ohio State, offered his thoughts on the partnership that has made this new interdisciplinary center possible.

"The continued strengthening of Amgen's relationship with Ohio State is inspiring. Through interdisciplinary research and education, we are bringing together our collective knowledge and expertise to invest in the futures of our bright students and the biomanufacturing sector," he said.

David Horn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, also praised the partnership. "We are grateful for Amgen's support. Together we will transform teaching in STEM disciplines and create new learning and engagement opportunities for students," he said. "The new collaborative space and peer-led tutoring model will benefit students of all backgrounds who enter these fields and help create a diverse workforce to address tomorrow's challenges in the Midwest and beyond."

Amgen's investment has helped fuel other impactful developments, serving as a catalyst for additional gifts that will fortify excellence in STEM education and workforce development within the college.

"This center will help our students not only succeed but prosper. We thank Amgen for their support and continued collaboration," said Susan Olesik, dean of the division of natural and mathematical sciences, who led the effort to create the center. "We will work alongside Amgen to contribute to Ohio's spectacular future in STEM innovation."

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