MARS CENTER
The Larry H . & Gail Miller Family Foundation donated $ 3.5 million to the new Miller Advanced Research and Solutions ( MARS ) Center at Weber State University . The center will provide opportunities for students to gain innovative skills for successful careers in advanced manufacturing , help support technical industries such as aerospace and defense , and launch start-up businesses . Students , faculty , university partners and the community can collaborate and prepare students to lead and make a difference in our communities .
MARS has helped 25 small businesses by creating a space where they can access equipment and Weber State University expertise to help with prototype development and do small batches of manufacturing . The MARS Center collaborates with the Grow UTAH accelerator program to provide access to classroom and conference space for business mentoring and instruction .
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