College Of Staten Island’s STEM Lab To receive Funding From Rep. Malliotakis In Federal Budget

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis

2 years ago

Malliotakis Secures $2.9 Million for College of Staten Island STEM Lab

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STEM learning also promotes critical thinking, curiosity, persistence, decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship, acceptance of failure and more. Regardless of your child’s career aspirations, these skill sets will go a long way in preparing them for their future.”

According to CSI Today’s report on this event, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez said:

“The $2.9 million secured by Congresswoman Malliotakis for the College of Staten Island will provide a significant boost for CUNY’s efforts to elevate STEM education and expand career opportunities in those fields for our students. This funding will allow CSI to make major upgrades and construct labs in a wide range of STEM disciplines, which will benefit students and Staten Island and advance CUNY’s commitment to lifting all of New York and its economy. We thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for her support of CUNY and public higher education.”

(STATEN ISLAND, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) announced she secured $2.9 million in the federal budget for the College of Staten Island (CSI) STEM Labs. The funding will support over 100 projects at the College ranging from new equipment and technology used by students in STEM majors to new construction of labs, state-of-the-art instructional facilities and cooperative work spaces for faculty and students to prepare them for their academic journey and their future careers.

“I’m proud to have secured this funding to help the College of Staten Island continue to upgrade their STEM facilities and purchase new state-of-the-art equipment so our students can learn in the best environment possible,” Congresswoman Malliotakis said. “This investment will allow CSI to provide biology, chemistry and engineering students with a high-quality education and fantastic hands-on learning experience so they can thrive in their studies and become successful leaders in the STEM field.”

Specifically, funding will be used for:

Upgrades to CSI’s Nursing Simulation Lab, including interdisciplinary patient, birthing, and neonatal simulator packages, and new virtual bedside monitors;
Extensive upgrades to CSI’s Biology Labs, including both an anatomage interactive anatomy display table and virtual reality anatomy visualizations systems to go with muscular and skeletal models, compound microscopes, and various biorama;
The replacement of 29 fume hoods at CSI’s Chemistry Labs, the addition of two liquid chromatograph and infrared spectroscopy machines, and 54 new computers;
Advancements to CSI’s Engineering Labs including adding a hydrogen fuel cell trainer, solar systems trainer, geothermal trainer, and new construction of a mobile robotics training system;
New equipment at CSI’s Physics Labs to replace telescopes and other periphery;
The creation of a state-of-the-art Math instruction lab for 30 students including flip tops, screens, and work stations.

“Funding received from Representative Nicole Malliotakis’ $2.9M appropriation will allow for new construction, the addition of state-of-the-art equipment, and upgrades to our science and technology labs that will further enhance the student experience, learning, and research opportunities within these majors,” said College of Staten Island President Dr. Timothy Lynch. “It will serve to further develop our nationally-recognized academic programs and give new generations of CSI students the hand-on materials and environments needed for instruction and training that prepares them for careers in STEM.”

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Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis pictured with College of Staten Island President Dr. Timothy Lynch, Interim Provost Michael Steiper, and CSI STEM students. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis

Banner Image: Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis pictured with College of Staten Island President Dr. Timothy Lynch, Interim Provost Michael Steiper, and CSI STEM Faculty. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was sworn in on January 3, 2021 to represent Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 2, 2010, defeating a two-term incumbent. In the Assembly, she served as Minority Whip and the ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees. For five terms, Congresswoman Malliotakis fought to restore ethics in Albany, expand transit service in her district, improve programs for senior citizens, reform education and improve New York’s economic climate by reducing the tax burden on small businesses and residents. A cornerstone of her tenure was helping her community recover and rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In addition to advocating for these same issues in Washington, Congresswoman Malliotakis is acutely focused on securing New York’s fair share of federal mass transit funding, which would go towards expanding transportation services and easing traffic congestion, while also championing public safety by supporting our nation’s law enforcement officers. Congresswoman Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrants, her father from Greece and her mother a Cuban exile of the Castro dictatorship. She is currently the only Republican member representing New York City in Congress, representing a district spanning the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and the strengthening of animal cruelty laws, and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her chihuahua, Peanut.