By Austin Carter
Clarksville, TN – The state of Tennessee is giving Austin Peay State University a $6.4 million grant to develop a chemical engineering technology program. The award comes in response to Monday's announcement that Michigan-based Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation (HSC) will expand operations to Clarksville. The solar cell technology manufacturer's initial investment totals $1.2 billion. APSU will use the state grant to develop an associate degree program to train students for the plant's specialized jobs. The factory is expected to create 500 to 800 positions.