Revitalization of Chemistry - Phase I Facilities Renovation

凯斯西储大学作出了重大承诺，以振兴其化学系。来自国家科学基金会的资金将使该机构通过更新研究和研究培训领域来实现这一奋进。 目前，化学系被分隔在Morely化学实验室和米利斯大楼之间。 位于莫雷的实验室最初建于1908年，已经破旧不堪，由于结构和空间的限制，要纠正这种状况将耗资巨大。 米利斯的研究空间建于1962年，作为一个在有机、无机和物理化学传统领域进行现代、复杂研究的场所，存在严重的不足。 该项目需要修复米利斯，以便将该部门集中在一座大楼内，从而改善研究小组和共用设备的分散和分散状况。 改造包括将实验室布局升级到目前的效率和安全标准。新的空气管理和环境控制系统将改善空气质量和能源效率。 将更换或翻新恶化的通风橱、实验室工作台、橱柜和水槽。将更换不完全兼容ADA的实验室和入口元件，并安装自动喷水灭火系统以确保消防安全。 设施的改善不仅将加强该部对高度优先研究的贡献，而且将增加培训机会，以持续征聘高素质和多样化的学生群体。

Case Western Reserve University has made a major commitment to revitalize its Department of Chemistry. Funding from the National Science Foundation will enable the institution in this endeavor by renovating research and research training areas. Currently the Chemistry Department is separated between the Morely Chemical Laboratory and the Millis Building. Laboratories housed within Morely, originally built in 1908, are dilapidated, and would be inordinately expensive to rectify conditions due to structural and spatial constraints. Constructed in 1962, research space in Millis has serious inadequacies as a site to conduct modern, sophisticated research in the traditional areas of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. The project entails repairing Millis in order to consolidate the department in one building, thus ameliorating the dispersion and fragmentation of research groups and shared equipment. Renovations include upgrading laboratory layouts to current standards of efficiency and safety. New air management and environmental control systems will improve air quality and energy efficiency. Deteriorated fume hood, lab benches, cabinets, and sinks will be replaced or refurbished. Laboratory and access elements that are not fully ADA compatible are to be replaced, and a sprinkler system will be installed for fire safety. Improved facilities will not only enhance the Department's contributions to high priority research, but it will strengthen training opportunities needed to sustain its recruitment of a highly qualified and diverse group of students.