Renovation of Old Science Center at Delaware State University

特拉华州立大学是一所历史悠久的黑人学院和大学，是ARI资金的接受者，用于振兴和整合旧科学中心的科学实验室。该设施建于1964年，设有化学系和物理系，但不足以支持研究和培训活动。局限性包括：设计糟糕的实验室空间、电力和天然气供应不足、陈旧的暖通空调系统以及破旧的橱柜和固定装置。由于设备陈旧，扫描电子显微镜的标本准备工作在其他机构进行。对目标实验室的翻新将包括：整合研究空间，升级暖通空调，管道和电气系统，以及安装新的通风柜。完工后，实验室将遵守美国反兴奋剂机构和生命安全规范。翻新对系的发展至关重要，并将增强本科生和研究生的研究和培训能力。该项目将有助于促进跨学科研究，并在基辅大学和其他机构之间建立合作。由于该大学的历史使命，许多非裔美国学者将进入为国家科学基础设施做出贡献的管道。

Delaware State University (DSU), a Historically Black College and University, is the recipient of ARI funds to revitalize and consolidate science laboratories in the old Science Center. Constructed in 1964, the facility houses the Departments of Chemistry and Physics, but is inadequate to support research and training activities. Limitations include: poorly designed lab spaces, insufficient power and gas supplies, an aged HVAC system and dilapidated cabinetry and fixtures. Due to outdated facilities, specimen preparation for SEM work is performed at other institutions. Renovations to targeted laboratories will encompass: consolidating research space, upgrading HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and installing new fume hoods. Upon completion laboratories will comply with ADA and life safety codes. The renovations are essential to the growth of the departments and will enhance research and training capabilities of undergraduate and graduate students. The project will be instrumental in facilitating interdisciplinary research and establishing collaborations between DSU the and other institutions. Because of the University's historical mission, many African American scholars will enter the pipeline contributing to the nation's scientific infrastructure.