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Today, Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has authorized the release of $16.62 million in Community Project Funding dollars to support a new facility for workforce development, applied research and outreach in health, behavioral science and cybersecurity on the campus of The University of Scranton. 

“As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee, I’m committed to bringing home every penny of our fair share of federal tax dollars to ensure our region is positioned to grow while creating good-paying jobs,” said Rep. Cartwright. “The University of Scranton plans to build a brighter future for area residents by launching a center for workforce development and applied research in health, science and cybersecurity.”  

The University of Scranton is finalizing plans for the new building, which will be located on University-owned property on the 300 block of Madison Avenue, directly across the street from Brennan Hall.

“Our project is intended to serve as a nexus between the University and our community, facilitating workforce development, outreach and applied research in the critical areas of cybersecurity, behavioral science and health. The building will serve as a hub for future program development.” said Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University President. 

Father Marina expects the University to announce detailed plans for the new building in the coming weeks.

“The University is grateful for the support from NIST to make our vision a reality. We were privileged to be among more than a dozen transformative projects in our region that received federal support due to the steadfast efforts of Congressman Cartwright and his team. We deeply appreciate his continued and successful efforts to bolster support for transformative and innovative projects, which also meet the needs of the people of our region,” said Father Marina.

“This funding directly responds to some of the most pressing needs in Northeastern Pennsylvania by creating jobs with better pay, making us safer, and strengthening our communities,”  Cartwright added.