Renovation and Modernization of Eight Research and Research Training Laboratories in the Biology Department at St. Joseph's University

圣约瑟夫大学生物系八个研究和研究培训实验室的翻新和现代化

• 批准号: 9602778
• 负责人: John Tudor
• 金额: $ 42.5万
• 依托单位: St Joseph's University
• 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: 1996-12-15 至 1999-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9602778&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Renovation; Modernization; Eight; Research; Training

The National Science Foundation, in a joint effort with Saint Joseph's University of Philadelphia, will provide funding for the renovation of eight laboratories for the Biology Department. The laboratories, some outfitted with furnishings removed from a previous facility built in 1927, are housed in the Science Center and have never been renovated since its original construction in 1971. In spite of inadequate space, the Department has maintained a quality undergraduate research program for the past twenty years. Opportunities for research are broad, including the following areas: microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, behavior, environmental biology, plant pathology, development, cell biology and anatomy. Renovations will consist of removing antiquated and worn laboratory furniture and replacing it with modern laboratory benches and cabinets installed in configurations appropriate to individual research labs. New and increased electrical service will be provided as well as new flooring, ceiling panels, and overhead lighting. Two rooms will be outfitted with separate heating and air conditioning systems to meet environmental requirements, and five laboratories will be equipped with new natural gas fixtures located safely in convenient areas. Once renovations are completed, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students will continue to engage in present research activities, as well as conduct research that is currently not feasible due to poor infrastructure. In addition to increase efficiency in space utilization, and establishing a safe working environment, the renovated labs will attract and accommodate more faculty and students, allowing for continued growth and increased productivity. This project will enhance the Department's ability to successfully train and prepare students, including women and underrepresented minority students in an urban environment, for careers in the life science.

国家科学基金会与费城圣约瑟夫大学共同努力，将为生物系的八个实验室的翻新提供资金。 这些实验室，其中一些配备了从1927年建造的以前设施中拆除的家具，被安置在科学中心，自1971年最初建造以来从未进行过翻新。 尽管空间不足，该部门已保持了高质量的本科研究计划在过去的二十年。 研究机会广泛，包括以下领域： 微生物学、分子生物学、遗传学、行为学、环境生物学、植物病理学、发育学、细胞生物学和解剖学。 翻新将包括拆除陈旧和磨损的实验室家具，并更换为现代化的实验室工作台和橱柜，这些工作台和橱柜安装在适合各个研究实验室的配置中。 将提供新的和增加的电力服务，以及新的地板，天花板和头顶照明。 两个房间将配备单独的供暖和空调系统，以满足环境要求，五个实验室将配备新的天然气装置，安全地安装在方便的地方。 一旦装修完成，教师，本科生和研究生将继续从事目前的研究活动，以及进行研究，目前是不可行的，由于基础设施差。 除了提高空间利用效率和建立安全的工作环境外，翻新后的实验室还将吸引和容纳更多的教师和学生，从而实现持续增长和提高生产力。 该项目将提高该部成功培训和培养学生的能力，包括在城市环境中的妇女和代表性不足的少数民族学生，以从事生命科学职业。