Renovation/Replacement of Science Laboratories in Snyder Hall

牧羊人学院成立于1871年，是西弗吉尼亚州立大学系统的一部分，为大约3500名学生提供服务。该机构正在大力提高学生的学习成绩，并增加进入研究生院和专业学院的毕业生人数。为了实现这一目标，同时也为了应对研究、科学和数学课程的变化，谢泼德学院已经开始了一项主要的多阶段改造工程，包括Synder Hall、科学楼和一个新的科学楼的建设。在Synder Hall的研究空间，分配给生物和化学，将搬迁到新翼。然而，国家科学基金会的资金将部分用于支持考古学、地质学、环境科学、数学、计算机科学和工程学的研究和研究培训空间的整合和翻新。目前用于教师调查和学生研究项目的实验室位于通风不足的区域，并且符合安全要求。由于实验室空间的多用途，出于实用和安全的考虑，研究活动受到限制。为了让学生保持竞争力，谢泼德学院必须提供一个与当代研究所需的协议相称的环境。通过改造Synder Hall，学生和教师将有新的机会来满足他们的研究和研究培训需求，以及西弗吉尼亚州东部狭长地带现代技术基础产业的需求。

Shepherd College, founded in 1871, is part of the West Virginia State College System, that serves approximately 3500 students. The institution is moving vigorously toward improving the academic performance of its students, and increasing the number of graduates who enter graduate and professional schools. In commitment to this effort, and in response to changes in research and in the science and mathematics curriculum, Shepherd College has begun a major multi-phase renovation project of Synder Hall, the science building, and construction of a new science addition. Research space in Synder Hall, assigned to biology and chemistry, will be relocated to the new wing. NSF funds, however, will be used to partially support the consolidation and renovation of research and research training spaces dedicated for archeology, geology, environmental science, mathematics, computer sciences and engineering. Laboratories currently used for faculty investigations and student research projects are located in insufficient areas void of adequate ventilation, and compliance to safety requirements. Due to the multi-use of laboratory space, research activity is limited for practical and safety reasons. In order for students to remain competitive, Shepherd College must provide an environment commensurate with the protocols of contemporary research required. By renovating Synder Hall, students and faculty will have new opportunities to meet their research and research training needs and the needs of the modern technology based industries in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.