Modernization of Research Space for Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Programs at Johnson C. Smith University: Renovation and Replacement

约翰逊·C·史密斯大学(JCSU)是学术研究基础设施计划的资金接受者，该计划分别用于替换和改造应用数学、计算机科学、工程和生物与化学的研究空间。JCSU是一所私立文科院校，位于北卡罗来纳州夏洛特市，在历史上一直是黑人的学院和大学中排名前15，并继续激励学生在科学事业中追求职业生涯。尽管教员从事研究活动，但本科生研究是JCSU培训计划不可或缺的重点。高年级学生被要求进行一项研究项目，从而在本科生研究杂志上发表一篇调查论文。该大学通过为建设一个新的科学技术中心提供资源来表达其对科学的承诺，该中心将毗邻已有72年历史的科学设施戴维斯大厅。目前，所有的科学研究都在戴维斯和佩里·霍尔斯进行。然而，在过去的几年里，计算机科学和工程专业不得不与生物和化学专业竞争专门的空间来进行研究和研究培训活动。由于实验室空间的多用途，出于实用和安全的原因，研究受到限制。实验室不能支持各种研究活动，缺乏所需的适当基础设施设施。NSF项目将包括更换戴维斯大厅分配给计算机科学、数学和工程的研究和研究培训空间，以及翻新戴维斯和佩里大厅选定的化学和生物实验室。现代化将包括升级、暖通空调、电气和管道系统，安装通风柜、橱柜、柜台和计算机布线。该项目将为教师提供更好的研究空间，并将允许扩大研究能力，容纳更多对科学技术问题感兴趣的本科生和高中生。

Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is the recipient of funds from the Academic Research Infrastructure Program for the replacement and renovation of research space for Applied Mathematics Computer Science, Engineering, and Biology and Chemistry respectively. A private liberal arts institution, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, JCSU ranks in the top 15 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities and continues to motivate students to purse careers in the scientific enterprise. Although faculty engage in research activities, undergraduate research is an integral focus of the training program at JCSU. Seniors are required to undertake a research project leading to the publication of an investigative paper in the Undergraduate Journal of Research. The University has expressed its commitment to the sciences by providing the resources for the construction of a new science and technology center that will be adjoined to Davis Hall, a 72 year old science facility. Currently all science is conducted in Davis and Perry Halls. However over the past years, programs in Computer Science and Engineering have had to compete with Biology and Chemistry for dedicated space to conduct research and research training activities. Due to multi-use of laboratory space, research is limited for practical and safety reasons. Laboratories are inadquate to support various research activities and lack the proper infrastructural utilities needed. The NSF project will consist of replacing research and research training space assigned to computer science, mathematics, and engineering in Davis Hall, and the renovation of selected chemistry and biology laboratories in Davis and Perry Halls. The modernization will include upgrading, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, installation of fume hoods, cabinetry, counters and computer cabling. The project will provide enhanced research space for faculty, and will allow for the expansion of research capabilities, accommodating more undergraduate and high school students from the city interested in science and technology issues.