Renovation of UNCW Chemistry Laboratory Facilities

北卡罗莱纳大学威尔明顿分校是北卡罗莱纳大学16个组成机构之一，目前正处于转型期，从传统的四年制大学转变为一所区域性、多面性的大学。在过去的十年里，这所大学的学生人数有所增加，这一趋势反映了化学系的增长。迪洛克大厅是化学系的所在地，是一个有24年历史的设施，需要现代化。教师和学生从事化学研究项目，强调海洋和环境化学，生物技术和高速计算。然而，DeLoach Hall的现状阻碍了研究的生产力。要求提供资金翻新实验室，更换暖通空调系统，提供所需的通风柜和通气管通风口，并安装研究级洁净室。这些翻新将允许教师和学生进行高质量的研究，并使他们能够开始新的研究领域，包括与北卡罗来纳州立大学的教师合作项目。此外，由于设施的改善，该系将能够提高其在本科生和研究生水平的研究培训能力，从而更好地为研究生教育和进入国家训练有素的科学家库做好准备。＊＊＊

9313505 Moss The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, one of the sixteen constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina is in a period of transition, changing from a traditional four-year college to a regional, multi-faceted university. The university has witnessed an increased enrollment of students in the last ten years, a trend that is reflective of the growth experienced within the Department of Chemistry. DeLoach Hall, home to the chemistry department, is a twenty-four year old facility in need of modernization. Faculty and students engage in chemical research projects that emphasizes marine and environmental chemistry, biotechnology and high speed computing. However, present conditions within DeLoach Hall impede research productivity. Funds are requested to renovate laboratories by replacing the HVAC system, providing needed fume hoods and snorkel vents, and installing a research-grade cleanroom. These renovations will allow faculty and students to conduct research of a high quality and enable them to embark on new research areas, including collaborative projects with faculty from North Carolina State University. Furthermore, as a result of the facility improvements, the department will be able to improve its research training capability at both the undergraduate and graduate level, thus better preparing students for graduate education and entry into the nation's pool of trained scientists. ***