Expansion
In 2006, the Research Center facility doubled in size, to nearly 6,000 square feet (560 m2). 2007 saw more growth as the Center for Consumer Feedback opened adding another 3,400 square feet (320 m2).
In January 2007, State Farm was announced as a Private Sector Partner for the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) located at U of I. Interns began working Research Center internships located at NCSA the following summer and continue on today.
In the fall of 2009 the Research & Development Center underwent a major expansion adding over 8,600 square feet (800 m2).
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