President and CEO of Siemens Industry Software Brian Mori speaks with Fanshawe College President Peter Devlin after the announcement of a new software grant for the college, January 25, 2017. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
Fanshawe College has partnered with Siemens Canada on an in-kind grant valued at more than $248M. The arrangement will give students in Fanshawe’s School of Applied Science and Technology the opportunity to use NX™ software, a leading integrated solution for computer-aided design, manufacturing, and engineering that the London Free Press describes as “cutting-edge software used by NASA and General Dynamics in London.” Dave Machacek, chairperson of applied science and technology at Fanshawe, notes that it can be difficult for graduates to learn the software when they begin work at a firm, and that the new partnership will help close this gap. “This investment by Siemens PLM Software will help us unlock the potential of our engineering students, ensuring they are well prepared for relevant and rewarding careers upon graduation,” adds Fanshawe President Peter Devlin.
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