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

在费城圣约瑟夫大学的共同努力下，国家科学基金会将为生物系的八个实验室的翻新提供资金。这些实验室被安置在科学中心，自1971年最初建造以来从未翻修过，其中一些实验室的家具是从1927年建造的旧设施中拆除的。尽管空间不足，该系在过去二十年中一直保持着高质量的本科研究项目。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，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，并用适合各个研究实验室配置的现代化实验室工作台和橱柜取而代之。将提供新的和增加的电气服务，以及新的地板、天花板和顶灯。两个房间将配备独立的供暖和空调系统，以满足环境要求，五个实验室将配备新的天然气装置，安全位于方便的区域。一旦改造完成，教师、本科生和研究生将继续从事目前的研究活动，以及进行目前由于基础设施落后而无法实现的研究。除了提高空间利用效率，建立一个安全的工作环境，改造后的实验室将吸引和容纳更多的教师和学生，允许持续增长和提高生产力。这个项目将提高该部成功地训练和培养学生，包括妇女和在城市环境中人数不足的少数民族学生从事生命科学职业的能力。

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.