Renovation of Temple's Psychology Department Animal Colony

坦普尔大学接受学术研究基础设施的资金，用于心理学系动物收容所和实验室设施的翻新和升级。作为该领域公认的全国领先的研究和研究培训中心之一，其研究项目多种多样，涉及比较心理学、社会行为、动机的神经化学、认知的行为分析、创伤经历的影响等临床和基础科学问题，以及关于经典和工具条件反射的机制和特性的工作。大部分研究是在Weiss Hall进行的，这是一个建于1973年的设施。然而，由于法规和法规的变化，设施的物理条件恶化，以及不合适的空间，动物收容所已经大幅减少。持续缺乏足够的空间对个别教员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，重新铺设墙壁、地板和天花板，改善照明和暖通空调系统，并安装新的笼式垫圈。完工后，翻新后的设施将提高效率，满足联邦要求。升级后的设施将帮助教师努力实现大学的研究和教育目标，招聘新的教师和从事心理学职业的学生。作为一所城市大学，坦普尔大学的心理学系为代表不足的少数族裔和女性提供了一条获得高级理科学位的途径。这一项目将加强该部在下个世纪保持卓越研究成果和培训未来科学家的努力。

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.