ARFMP: Renovation of Facilities for Integrated Research in Biology

这项由研究设施办公室颁发的学术研究设施现代化计划(ARFMP)奖为新墨西哥大学提供资金，用于翻新、维修和更换卡斯特大厅的一部分，该大厅是该机构生物研究和研究培训活动的主要场所。这座建筑分两期建造，一期建于1951年，另一期建于1969年。虽然大楼内零星的实验室已经翻新，但所描述的区域从未翻新过。获资助机构提供的15万元和15万元研究资助计划拨款，将用于更新这些研究和研究训练设施，以加强生物系在生态学和进化生物学方面的现有实力，并促进该系在细胞和分子生物学方面日益增长的实力，以及鼓励各学科之间的互动。该项目将解决改善当前研究基础设施的需要，方法是用现代化的温湿度控制设施取代温室，更换生长室，适当配置研究实验室空间，并为其配备升级的通风、管道和电气系统。该奖项通过为更平衡的生物学研究计划和在少数族裔机构培养高质量的本科生和研究生提供更好的环境，为科学的基础设施做出贡献。该项目将加强新墨西哥大学生物学项目对该地区和全国的重要性。

This Academic Research Facilities Modernization Program (ARFMP) award from the Research Facilities Office provides funds to the University of New Mexico for the renovation, repair, and replacement of a portion of Castetter Hall which houses the majority of that institution's biological research and research training activities. This building was constructed in two phases, one in 1951 and one in 1969. While scattered laboratories within the building have been renovated, the area described has never been renovated. The ARFMP grant of $150,000 and $150,000 provided by the grantee as cost sharing will be used to modernize these research and research training facilities which will enhance the Biology Department's existing strength in ecology and evolutionary biology, promote its growing strength in cell and molecular biology, and encourage interactions among disciplines. This project will address the need to improve the current research infrastructure by replacing the greenhouse with a modern temperature and humidity controlled facility, by replacing the growth chambers, and by appropriately configuring research laboratory space and equipping it with upgraded ventilation, plumbing, and electrical systems. This award contributes to the infrastructure of science by providing an improved environment for a more balanced program of biological research and for the training of quality undergraduate and graduate students in a minority institution. This project will enhance the importance for the region and for the nation of the University of New Mexico's program in biology.