Renovation and Repair of the Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratory Facilities, University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

波多黎各大学-阿瓜迪亚分校成立于1972年，是一所公立机构，服务于该岛西北地区学生的教育需求。这所大学招收的大部分学生都是第一代学生，他们的榜样和家庭对他们大学经历的支持有限。这所大学是一个受文盲和贫困困扰的社区中许多人的希望灯塔。这所大学最初被授权授予副学士学位，现在已经扩展到学士学位，包括生物学和化学科学。为了成为卓越的典范，该机构的战略计划强调了研究和研究培训活动的重要性。为了支持从事科学事业的教师和学生，在国家科学基金会的帮助下，学校将提供改善研究培训设施所需的财政资源。具体来说，资金将用于巩固与教学活动共享的研究空间。整修将包括：升级电气、管道和暖通空调系统；安装通风柜、工作台、橱柜和安全装置；并确保设施符合ADA的规定。将建立一个专门的实验室，让教师和本科生在微生物学、生物化学、无机化学、有机化学、分析化学和工业化学方面进行调查研究。本计划将提升自然科学系完成重大研究及训练工作的能力，协助中学科学界的专业发展，并鼓励学生追求更高水平的科学研究。

Established in 1972, the University of Puerto Rico - Aguadillia, is a public institution serving the educational needs of students in the Northwestern region of the island. A large majority of the students enrolled at the university are first generation students with limited role models and support from home for their university experience. The University is a beacon of hope to many in a community plagued by illiteracy and poverty. Originally authorized to grant associate degrees, the university has expanded its offerings to include bachelors degrees, including biology and chemistry in the sciences. Striving to become a model of excellence, the institution's strategic plan stresses the importance of research and research training activities. In support of faculty and students engaged in the scientific enterprise, the university with assistance from the National Science Foundation, will provide financial resources needed to improve research training facilities. Specifically funds will be utilized to consolidate research space that has been shared with instructional activities. Renovations will encompass: upgrading the electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; installing fume hoods, benches, cabinets and security devices; and ensuring the facility complies with ADA regulations. A dedicated laboratory will be created to allow faculty and undergraduates to conduct investigative work in microbiology, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, analytical and industrial chemistry. The project will enhance the ability of the Natural Science Department to accomplish significant research and training endeavors, provide assistance to the professional development of the secondary school science community, and encourage students to pursue advanced levels of scientific study.