Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has
donated electronic test and measurement equipment valued at more than $200,000
to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs College of Engineering and
Applied Science. The donation of Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series oscilloscopes was
made in recognition of the long-term, strong relationship between Agilent and
the UCCS College of Engineering and Applied Science. A celebration of the
donation was held today during an unveiling ceremony at the university.
"Our gift to the College of
Engineering and Applied Science at UCCS aligns with Agilent's education support
objectives," said Jay Alexander, vice president and general manager of
Agilent's Oscilloscope Products Division. "It allows us to give back to
the community in which we do business and support the engineering college's
research in a collaborative way."
In accepting the equipment for UCCS,
Pam Shockley-Zalabak, chancellor, also noted Alexander's leadership role.
"Jay is an important member of the college's Leadership Council, and this
donation is a special example of his and Agilent's philanthropic spirit,"
said Shockley-Zalabak.
Dan Dandapani, dean of the College of
Engineering and Applied Science, also spoke at the ceremony, noting the special
relationship the college has with Agilent. He mentioned the company's
willingness to lend students advanced measurement equipment in support of
student research projects and its history of employing UCCS graduates.
Mark Wickert, professor of electrical
and computer engineering, said, "These new oscilloscopes provide our
students and research faculty with cutting-edge measurements to help them
develop new, breakthrough technologies."
The award was made through Agilent's
University Relations program.
"We are confident that this will
be an important contribution to the educational program of the college's
electrical and computer engineering department, and we hope it will foster even
closer ties between our organizations," said Alexander.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is
the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical
analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company's 18,700
employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues
of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.