MRI: Acquisition of a Coulter-Beckman Multisizer 3 Electronic Particle Analyzer and preparatory instruments for sedimentary research and education with undergrad students at IUP

知识价值：PI正在申请资金以购买Coulter-Beckman Multisizer 3电子颗粒分析仪和相关的准备仪器。 研究所将是拟议仪器的主要用户，并有本科生参与。 研究工作包括作为古海洋学/古气候调查的一部分的大西洋和太平洋深海沉积物的特征，以及加州南部近岸陆地沉积物的通量和命运。更广泛的影响：宾夕法尼亚印第安纳州大学主要是一所本科大学，所有的地球科学专业都参与初级研究;该机构鼓励由内部和外部赠款支持的师生研究。 拟议的仪器将直接有助于研究和本科生追求科学（地质轨道和环境轨道）和教育（地球和空间科学教育和普通科学教育）专业的培训。

Intellectual Merit:The PIs are requesting funds to acquire a Coulter-Beckman Multisizer 3 Electronic Particle Analyzer and associated preparatory instruments. The PIs will be the primary users of the proposed instrument, with participation by undergraduates. Research efforts include the characterization of sediment in the deep pelagic Atlantic and Pacific oceans as part of paleoeanography/paleoclimate investigations, and the flux and fate of terrestrial sediment in the nearshore of southern California.Broader Impacts:Indiana University of Pennsylvania is primarily an undergraduate university and all of the geoscience majors are involved in primary research; the institution encourages faculty-student research supported by internal and external grants. The proposed instrumentation will directly contribute to the research and training of undergraduates pursuing science (Geology Track and Environmental Track) and education (Earth and Space Science Education and General Science Education) majors.