Renovation of Chemistry and Geology Research Facilities, Georgia Southern University

佐治亚南方大学化学和地质研究设施改造

• 批准号: 9602776
• 负责人: Denise Battles
• 金额: $ 90万
• 依托单位: Georgia Southern University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1997
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1997-03-01 至 1999-01-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9602776&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Renovation; Chemistry; Geology; Research; Facilities

Georgia Southern University (GSU), a unit of the University System of Georgia, is the largest and leading center of higher education in the southern half of the State. Distinguished as having been the fastest growing college or university in the United States for the years 1987-1992, GSU has sustained a 104% increase in enrollment since 1985. The University is committed to providing academic excellence to a diverse student body, particularly in the sciences. Establishing a partnership with the National Science Foundation, GSU will aid the university in its endeavor to improve its scientific infrastructure by modernizing the Herty Building. Constructed in 1958, the facility is home to the Departments of Chemistry and Geology/Geography, and has never been renovated. Funding from the ARI Program, combined with university and State funds, will be used to renovate five chemistry and four geology laboratories. Geology laboratories support faculty research in geochemistry, igneous and metamorphic petrology, sedimentology, invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, economic geology, geomorphology, and palynology. Chemistry facilities support faculty and student research and training in physical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and analytical chemistry. Existing research space is antiquated to support current research activities and consists of the following deficiencies: old laboratory benches, inefficient space utilization, poor lighting, exposed ductwork and pipes, and outdated fume hoods. Renovations will encompass: upgrading of electrical, HVAC, and lighting systems, installing new lab benches, cabinetry and fume hoods, and installing additional fixed equipment. The renovations will create a more efficient, functional, and safe working environment, which will permit the full use of geology research equipment currently available. The project will provide facilities capable of supporting the rapidly growing research programs of chemistry and geology faculty and students. The project will continue a significant university effort to improve science facilities, and upholds the institutional goals and NSF's core strategies by: 1) strengthening the physical infrastructure, 2) integrating research and education, and 3) developing intellectual capital by attracting and supporting activities among groups and regions that traditionally have not participated as full stake holders in science, mathematics, and engineering.

佐治亚州南部大学(GSU)是佐治亚州大学系统的一个单位，是该州南部最大和领先的高等教育中心。乔治华盛顿州立大学在1987-1992年间一直是美国增长最快的学院或大学，自1985年以来，招生人数一直保持着104%的增长。该大学致力于为不同的学生群体提供卓越的学术成就，特别是在理科方面。与国家科学基金会建立合作伙伴关系，GSU将通过对Herty大楼进行现代化改造，帮助该大学努力改善其科学基础设施。该设施建于1958年，是化学系和地质系的所在地，从未翻修过。来自ARI计划的资金，加上大学和州政府的资金，将用于翻新五个化学实验室和四个地质实验室。地质实验室支持院系在地球化学、火成岩和变质岩石学、沉积学、无脊椎动物和脊椎动物古生物学、经济地质学、地貌学和孢粉学方面的研究。化学设施支持教师和学生在物理化学、有机化学、生物化学和分析化学方面的研究和培训。现有的研究空间过时了，无法支持当前的研究活动，包括以下缺陷：陈旧的实验室长凳，空间利用率低，照明差，暴露的管网和管道，以及过时的通风柜。翻新将包括：升级电气、暖通空调和照明系统，安装新的实验室长凳、橱柜和通风柜，并安装更多固定设备。改造将创造一个更高效、更实用、更安全的工作环境，这将使现有的地质研究设备得到充分利用。该项目将提供能够支持化学和地质学教职员工和学生快速增长的研究项目的设施。该项目将继续大学为改善科学设施所做的重大努力，并通过以下方式维护NSF的机构目标和核心战略：1)加强有形基础设施，2)整合研究和教育，3)通过吸引和支持传统上没有作为科学、数学和工程完全利益相关者参与的团体和地区之间的活动来发展智力资本。