Renovation of Laboratory Space at the Department of Physics William James Hall at Southern University

南方大学是一所历史悠久的黑人学院和大学，是ARI基金的接受者，用于翻新物理研究和研究培训设施。该机构是HBCU系统中最大的，由三个校区组成，包括巴吞鲁日主校区和改造项目所在地。目前，研究人员和学生从事的研究活动包括：核，粒子和天体粒子物理，实验固体物理，理论固体物理和材料科学。然而，物理系所在地詹姆斯大厅的现有条件不足以进行研究和培训计划。对1972年建筑的翻新将包括：升级暖通空调、管道和电气系统，安装新的通风柜，并确保实验室符合ADA和州健康和消防规范。将建立一个洁净室，以及容纳宇宙射线试验台和超导量子干涉装置磁力计的房间。翻新工程对该系的发展至关重要，并将提高本科生和研究生的研究和培训能力。该项目将通过提供现代化的空间和促进物理与工程之间的合作，有助于创建材料科学博士课程。由于该大学的历史使命，许多非裔美国学者将为国家的科学基础设施做出贡献。

Southern University, a Historically Black College and University, is the recipient of ARI funds to renovate physics research and research training facilities. The institution is the largest of the HBCU system and is composed of three campuses, including Baton Rouge, the main campus, and the site of the renovation project. Presently, research faculty and students engage in research activities that include: nuclear, particle and astro-particle physics, experimental solid state physics, theoretical solid state physics, and material science. However, existing conditions in James Hall, the home of the Physics Department, are inadequate for research and training programs. Renovations to the 1972 structure will encompass: upgrading HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, installing new fume hoods, and ensuring that laboratories comply with ADA and state health and fire codes. A clean room will be created as well as rooms to house a cosmic-ray test stand, and a Superconducting Quantum Interference Device magnetometer. The renovations are essential to the growth of the department and will enhance research and training capabilities of undergraduate and graduate students. The project will be instrumental in the creation of a Ph.D. program in material science by providing modernized space and facilitating collaboration between physics and engineering. Because of the University's historical mission, many African American scholars will enter the pipeline contributing to the nation's scientific infrastructure.