CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
9 May 2008
Implementation Investments
SMU School of Engineering Receives In-Kind Grant With A Commercial Value OF $5.7 Million From Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software announced an in-kind software grant with a commercial value of US$5.7 million to the School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU) to enrich the school’s engineering curriculum and facilitate the transfer of Siemens PLM Software’s technology to the areas of critical infrastructure life cycle management throughout Dallas and beyond. The in-kind investment includes engineering software, instructor training and academic support.
As a result of this partnership with the SMU School of Engineering, Siemens PLM Software’s technology will be introduced in the Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing where students address the development of fully automated systems from design to final product. The grant is provided through the GO PLMTM (Global Opportunities in Product Lifecycle Management) program.
“We are so grateful for the partnership we’re developing with Siemens PLM Software because it enables high-level research and educational opportunities in the SMU School of Engineering. This partnership truly benefits students in the School of Engineering and it enhances our efforts to strengthen and grow our research activity,” said SMU President, R. Gerald Turner.
“We are pleased to partner with SMU in an effort to build a legacy of strong engineers,” said Dave Shirk, executive vice president, Global Marketing, Siemens PLM Software. “Our goal is to help universities like SMU retain top notch student talent while continuing with the great efforts already underway.”
About the SMU School of Engineering
SMU’s School of Engineering school offers 20 undergraduate and 29 graduate programs, including both master’s and doctorate levels. It is home to the Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing which provides an interface between science, engineering, and industrial practice while allowing faculty and students to work in close collaboration with industry partners.
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