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Rep. Jayapal secures federal funding for new lab at Northeastern’s Seattle Campus
Jayapal celebrated the funding during a visit to the campus, emphasizing the importance of investments in STEM education and advanced manufacturing technologies.
Rep. Jayapal at Northeastern University / Image- Northeastern Global News
Indian American lawmaker Pramila Jayapal has announced federal funding of US$ 963,000 for Northeastern University’s Seattle campus, supporting the creation of the Seattle Advanced Manufacturing and Community Experiential Learning Lab (SEAMCELL).
The lab, which will be constructed over the next year, is expected to play a key role in workforce development and technological innovation in the Seattle region.
Jayapal celebrated the funding during a visit to the campus, emphasizing the importance of investments in STEM education and advanced manufacturing technologies.
“We have a workforce skills gap in many of these areas, and that is really what we’re trying to address in Congress — and certainly with this funding — to ensure that students are able to find good-paying jobs in high-demand industries and be trained with the skills that allow them to move into that right away,” she said.
ICYMI: I visited Northeastern University Seattle to celebrate securing $963,000 for their Additive Manufacturing Lab & Community Experiential Learning Space — a project that will invest in a critical workforce and cutting-edge technologies.https://t.co/GN1W4K6og1 pic.twitter.com/quRslQUkOI
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) October 12, 2024
SEAMCELL will serve as a hub for education, research, and community engagement, integrating advanced manufacturing technologies such as robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. Dave Thurman, dean and CEO of the Seattle campus, expressed the lab's potential to address a critical need in the local workforce.
“This hub aims to address a crucial need in the Seattle-area workforce — preparing skilled workers for this dynamic field of advanced manufacturing,” Thurman said.
The lab is set to benefit not only Northeastern students but also students from local high schools and community colleges, as well as local businesses and organizations. Jayapal described SEAMCELL as a space where “students, faculty, industry partners, and community organizations” can collaborate to advance Seattle’s technological landscape.
The facility will feature cutting-edge equipment, including 3D printers, programmable robots, and an autonomous vehicle research platform. It is expected to serve as a resource for Northeastern's graduate programs and community education initiatives.
Jayapal, whose district includes most of Seattle, underscored the lab’s role in creating opportunities and positioning the city as a leader in advanced manufacturing. “This lab is a major step toward the vision of a vibrant and inclusive city where opportunities for learning and growth are available to all people,” she said.
The lab is expected to have a broad impact across industries such as aerospace, maritime, and biomedical manufacturing. “Through the experiential learning that is facilitated through SEAMCELL... it’s our intent to cultivate a pipeline of talent that is ready to adapt and implement these technologies for the benefit of the Puget Sound region and the world,” Thurman added.
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