Lackawanna College Partners with Biotech Company for Hemp Research
01/13/25, 6:36 AM
Location
Money
$963,000
Industry
satellite communication
Type
partnership
Lackawanna College has received a $963,000 grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to partner with Hazleton-based biotechnology company Vytal Plant Science Research (VPSR) in conducting hemp research. This partnership aims to equip students with skills for pursuing a career in the hemp industry, including the development of a 15-week Hemp Industry Certificate Program.