Improvements to the Auburn University Natural History Museum

奥本大学自然历史博物馆的改进

• 批准号: 0956404
• 负责人: Leslie Goertzen
• 金额: $ 42.99万
• 依托单位: Auburn University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2010
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2010-06-01 至 2013-11-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0956404&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Improvements; Auburn; University; Natural; History

The state of Alabama enjoys the distinction of being one of the most biologically diverse regions of the country. Documenting this often overlooked and imperiled natural heritage is the priority of the Auburn University Natural History Museum. Although natural history collections are in decline nationwide, Auburn University has made a strong commitment to collections-based research, education and public outreach. This award will fund improvements to the plant, invertebrate, fish, amphibian, reptile, bird and mammal collections in concert with their relocation to a new, central campus museum building. Upgraded cabinetry and shelving will allow efficient use of the new space, ensure preservation of valuable specimens and improve access to specimens by researchers, students and the public. This award will provide numerous opportunities for the inclusion of undergraduate and graduate students in collections-based activities as part of their academic experience. Several students will participate as paid support personnel and receive on the job training to become the next generation of curators and collections managers. This award will facilitate integration of the collections into several popular and effective public education programs, including K-12 mini courses, museum tours, and workshops that heighten public interest in and emphasize the importance of Alabama's natural heritage.

阿拉巴马州是美国生物多样性最丰富的地区之一。记录这些经常被忽视和濒危的自然遗产是奥本大学自然历史博物馆的首要任务。虽然全国范围内的自然历史收藏正在减少，但奥本大学仍坚定地致力于以收藏为基础的研究、教育和公众宣传。该奖项将资助改善植物、无脊椎动物、鱼类、两栖动物、爬行动物、鸟类和哺乳动物的收藏，并将其搬迁到新的校园中心博物馆大楼。升级后的橱柜和架子可以有效地利用新空间，确保保存有价值的标本，并改善研究人员、学生和公众对标本的访问。该奖项将为本科生和研究生提供许多机会，让他们参加以收藏为基础的活动，作为他们学术经历的一部分。一些学生将作为带薪支持人员参加，并接受在职培训，成为下一代策展人和收藏经理。该奖项将促进收藏品整合到几个流行和有效的公共教育项目中，包括K-12迷你课程，博物馆参观和讲习班，以提高公众对阿拉巴马州自然遗产的兴趣并强调其重要性。