Renovation of Montana Tech of the University of Montana Chemistry Building

蒙大拿大学的蒙大拿理工学院获得了美国国家科学基金会的资助，以支持其化学大楼的研究和研究培训空间的翻新。该结构建于1921年，75年来一直支持冶金、化学和地球化学系的研究活动。以任务为重点的研究和培训一直是该大学的历史优势，蒙大拿理工学院位于Butte，使其靠近美国最大的超级基金站点。这种结合使化学和生物补救技术及相关科学问题的资助研究急剧增加。跨学科研究的增长，加上冶金、采矿、石油、生物和化学项目的研究，也导致了资金的增加。然而，由于设施的年代久远，公用设施的条件和容量差，以及完全缺乏现代通风系统，研究受到现有条件的阻碍。翻新将包括更换原有的1921年电气、供暖、机械和通风系统。设计不佳的空间将重新配置，以符合ADA的规定，并允许更灵活和有效的空间使用。新的通风柜将取代原有的建筑通风柜，并将安装一个位于中央的高压灭菌器。分散的化学品储存将集中在一个集中区域，以便安全储存和处理危险材料和废物。化学系和生物系将共享该设施，这将加强现有的生物修复合作研究，并增加联合项目的呼吸和深度。

Montana Tech of the University of Montana is the recipient of funds from the National Science Foundation to support the renovation of research and research training space in its Chemistry Building. Constructed in 1921, the structure has supported research activities for the Metallurgy, Chemistry and Geochemistry Departments for 75 years. Mission focused research and training have been a historical strength of the university, and Montana Tech's location in Butte, places it near the largest Superfund site in the United States. This combination has produced a dramatic increase in funded research in chemical and biological remediation technologies and related scientific issues. Growth in interdisciplinary research, combined with research in the metallurgy, mining, petroleum, biology, and chemistry programs, has led to an increase of funding as well. However, because of the age of the facility, the poor condition and capacity of the utility infrastructure, and the complete lack of a modern ventilation system, research is hampered by existing conditions. Renovations will include replacing the original 1921 electrical, heating, mechanical, and ventilation systems. Poorly designed space will be reconfigured to comply with ADA regulations and allow for more flexibility and efficient space usage. New fume hoods will replace the original building hoods, and a centrally located autoclave will be installed. Dispersed chemical storage will be consolidated in a centralized area that will allow for the safe storage and handling of hazardous materials and waste. Both the Chemistry and Biology Departments will share the facility, which will enhance existing collaborative research in biological remediation, and increase the breath and depth of the joint programs.