Targeted Infusion Grant: Strengthening the STEM Education for the American Chemical Society (ACS) Accreditation at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania through Instrument-Integrated

宾夕法尼亚切尼大学正在化学和生物课程中实施基于探究-发现的教学。最重要的是，加入了研究设备--原子吸收光谱仪(AAS)、高效液相色谱仪(HPLC)、气相色谱-质谱仪(GC-MS)和微波辅助合成设备(Discover Lab Mate)--完善了我们的设备清单，以满足美国化学学会(ACS)对经批准和认可的化学项目的要求。强大的化学和生物探究式发现课程，再加上美国大学理事会批准的化学课程，为科学和联合卫生部门提供了一个很好的招聘工具，同时帮助培训现有学生使用现代仪器，以在劳动力和研究生院获得竞争优势。此外，教师的研究能力得到了增强，使教师与其合作伙伴(包括当地和地区行业以及宾夕法尼亚州各地的其他学术部门)做出了更有价值的贡献。

Abstract 0811628Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is implementing Inquiry-Discovery based instruction throughout the chemistry and biology curricula. Most importantly, the incorporation of research equipment ?- an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), a High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), a Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) and a microwave-assisted synthesis device (the Discover Lab Mate) -- completes our inventory of equipment needed to fulfill the requirements by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for an approved and accredited chemistry program. A strong Inquiry-Discovery based curricula in chemistry and biology, coupled with an ACS approved chemistry program, provides a good recruitment tool for the Science and Allied Health department, while helping to train current students in the use of modern instrumentation needed for a competitive edge in the workforce and in graduate school. Further, faculty research capabilities are enhanced, leading to more valuable contributions by the faculty with its collaborative partners, both local and regional industries, as well as other academic departments located throughout Pennsylvania.