Archinect - News2024-05-06T22:00:02-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150346740/autodesk-breaks-ground-on-new-technology-engagement-center-at-cal-state-northridge
Autodesk breaks ground on new Technology Engagement Center at Cal State Northridge Josh Niland2023-04-18T17:00:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f3/f39abf50d12eafda8a5af3ca6d386c78.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/14613012/autodesk" target="_blank">Autodesk</a> has shared a video of an extended reality (XR) walkthrough animation to coincide with their recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Autodesk Technology Engagement Center at <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/14044480/california-state-university-northridge" target="_blank">California State University, Northridge.</a></p>
<p>The 32,000-square-foot facility will support research labs and other endeavors essential to the College of Engineering and Computer Science while serving as the new home of the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub, which aims to increase underserved communities’ participation in the STEAM fields over time.</p>
<p>Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost was instrumental in organizing a $5 million gift to the institution, which is his alma mater. This gift kicked off the project that is particularly meant to help cement the university’s place in a network of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). As a press release noted, currently, only 8% of all workers in the STEAM fields identify as Hispanic or Latino.</p>
<p>Video courtesy Autdodesk</p>
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