Douglas M. Schuler Lab
Doug Schuler
Type
Professorship / Research FundYear Established
2022Purpose
This fund supports the Biomed Maker Space on the first floor of the Gordon L. Nelson Health Sciences Building. (GF000476)Description
Funds may be used for research in this lab, however, if the researcher(s) using this lab do not need funding, then the income may be used for any other biomedical research on campus. Funds are also available if needed for general equipment needs in the laboratory, including renovations necessary to keep the lab up to date and cutting edge.
History
Doug Schuler is a senior control engineer and computer control specialist for Westinghouse Corp. in Canton, Massachusetts. He has worked on projects in the United States, Canada, Algeria, and now China, where next-generation nuclear plants are being constructed.
A College of Engineering graduate, Schuler earned his degree in electrical engineering in 1972, and in 2013 established the Douglas M. Schuler Endowment to provide scholarships to electrical and computer engineer majors. He has invested in senior design projects and is a major donor to the Student Design Center, providing funds for equipment. He currently resides in the Boston area.