Modernization of Facilities for Geoscience Research at the University of Florida

佛罗里达大学地球科学研究设施现代化

• 批准号: 9602707
• 负责人: Paul Mueller
• 金额: $ 100万
• 依托单位: University of Florida
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1996
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1996-10-01 至 2000-09-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9602707&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Modernization; Facilities; Geoscience; Research; University

The University of Florida is a land grant university with a student enrollment of more than 40,000, and is the largest university in the Nation's fourth most populous state. It is a diverse institution with a primary obligation to educate future scientists. Research and graduate education in the Department of Geology are integrated activities, and research is the critical component that provides the venue in which future professional geologists are trained. Turlington Hall is currently home to the Department where research performed is categorized in four primary areas: Paleo-environmental studies; Chemical Geodynamics, Geomagnetism, and Environmental geology. Investigations in these areas represent multidisciplinary efforts of faculty from Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, and the Florida Museum of Natural History. The basis for collaboration is not only mutual scientific interests, but the need for high quality analytical data. Turlington Hall in its existing condition cannot support or accommodate the growth of the research program. Space, originally not designed for research, has been encroached upon for research purposes. A window of opportunity has been offered to the Department to relocate and consolidate programs in Williamson Hall, formerly the home of the Physics Department. However, the 1953 structure requires major renovation in order to house the Geology program. The NSF will participate with the University of Florida in renovating a portion of Williamson Hall by converting former physics research space to geology research space. Specific renovations will consist of: replacing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems, upgrading fire protection systems, installing fixed equipment, and removing asbestos containing materials. Renovations to the building will ensure that safety, health, and ADA standards are met. Development of the research infrastructure will increase research capabilities needed to accommodate more affiliate faculty. Since women and minorities are an under-represented group within the geosciences, it is anticipated that scientists and students will be attracted to the discipline. Consequently, the Department will be able to extend relations with the private sector, and provide graduates who will be versatile and well-trained members of the nation's scientific and technical workforce.

佛罗里达大学是一所赠地大学，在校生超过40，000人，是美国第四大人口州最大的大学。 它是一个多元化的机构，主要义务是教育未来的科学家。地质系的研究和研究生教育是综合活动，研究是提供未来专业地质学家培训场所的关键组成部分。特林顿大厅目前是家庭对该部门进行的研究分为四个主要领域：古环境研究;化学地球动力学，地磁学和环境地质学。 这些领域的调查代表了地质学、化学、生物学、农业和佛罗里达自然历史博物馆教师的多学科努力。合作的基础不仅是共同的科学利益，而且需要高质量的分析数据。特林顿大厅在其现有的条件下不能支持或容纳研究计划的增长。 空间本来不是为研究而设计的，现在却被用于研究目的。一个机会之窗已经提供给该部搬迁和巩固方案在威廉姆森大厅，以前的家物理系。 然而，1953年的结构需要进行重大翻新，以容纳地质计划。 美国国家科学基金会将与佛罗里达大学一起参与改造威廉姆森大厅的一部分，将以前的物理学研究空间改造成地质学研究空间。 具体的翻修将包括：更换电气、暖通空调、管道和机械系统，升级消防系统，安装固定设备，以及清除含石棉材料。 建筑物的翻新将确保符合安全，健康和ADA标准。研究基础设施的发展将提高研究能力，以容纳更多的附属教师。 由于妇女和少数民族在地球科学中的代表性不足，预计科学家和学生将被吸引到这一学科。 因此，该部将能够扩大与私营部门的关系，并提供毕业生，他们将成为国家科学和技术劳动力中多才多艺和训练有素的成员。