Renovation of Temple's Psychology Department Animal Colony

天普大学是学术研究基础设施的资金接受者，用于心理学系动物饲养和实验室设施的翻新和升级。 公认为全国领先的研究和研究培训中心在该领域的一个，其研究计划是多样化的解决临床和基础科学问题在比较心理学，社会行为，动机的神经化学，认知的行为分析，创伤经验的影响沿着工作的机制和性质的经典和工具条件反射。 大部分的研究是在韦斯大厅，一个设施，建于1973年。 然而，由于不断变化的法规和规范，设施的物理恶化，以及不合适的空间，动物住房已大幅减少。持续缺乏足够的空间对个别教师的项目和计划产生了负面影响。 翻修将包括拆除含石棉的门，重铺墙壁、地板和天花板，改善照明和暖通空调系统，并安装一个新的笼式洗衣机。完成后，翻新后的设施将提高效率，并满足联邦的要求。升级后的设施将协助教师，因为他们试图满足大学的研究和教育目标，在招聘新的教师和学生追求心理学的职业生涯。 作为一所城市大学，坦普尔的心理学系为代表性不足的少数民族和妇女提供了获得科学高级学位的途径。这个项目将加强该部的努力，以维持卓越的研究和培训未来的科学家在下一个世纪。

Temple University is the recipient of funds from the Academic Research Infrastructure for the renovation and upgrading of the Department of Psychology's animal housing and laboratory facilities. Recognized as one of the nation's leading centers for research and research training in the field, its research programs are diverse addressing both clinical and basic science issues in comparative psychology, social behavior, neurochemistry of motivation, behavioral analysis of cognition, and effects of traumatic experiences along with work on the mechanisms and properties of classical and instrumental conditioning. The majority of research is performed in Weiss Hall, a facility that was constructed in 1973. However, due to changing regulations and codes, the physical deterioration of the facility, and unsuitable space, animal housing has decreased substantially. The continuing absence of adequate space has negatively impacted individual faculty projects and programs. Renovations will include removing asbestos containing doors, resurfacing walls, floors, and ceilings, improving lighting and HVAC systems, and installing a new cage washer. Upon completion, the renovated facility will increase efficiency and meet federal requirements. The upgraded facility will assist the faculty as they attempt to meet the research and educational goals of the University in the recruitment of new faculty and students pursuing careers in psychology. As an urban university, Temple's Department of Psychology provides a route for under-represented minorities and women to obtain advanced degrees in science. This project will enhance the Department's endeavors to sustain research excellence and training for future scientists in the next century.