Building for the Future: The Renovation of Thomas Hall at Ursinus College

该奖项是根据2009年美国复苏和再投资法案（公法111-5）资助的。该奖项为乌尔西诺学院生物系的两个实验室空间的翻新和升级支持遗传学研究的基础设施提供资金。一个研究实验室将用于研究C。elegans作为一个模型系统。 第二个实验室将利用模式生物酿酒酵母研究朊病毒样蛋白聚集在细胞正常生物学中的作用。这些改进将为学生提供更多参与研究和研究培训的机会。对这两个实验室的改进将包括橱柜、化学通风柜、改进的电源插座、水槽、煤气插座、头顶照明、地板和天花板瓷砖以及白色板。这笔资金将为两个实验室及其支持空间提供新的环境系统。在两个实验室正上方的屋顶上，将提供一个单独的、带有节能焓轮的专用空气处理器和一个新的通用实验室排气系统。通过添加新的垂直管道槽，实验室的类似方向将允许供应和返回管道系统的有效堆叠。新的单一单元将提供集中，有效的温度和湿度控制的两个实验室在一个易于访问的屋顶单位。实验室210上方屋顶结构的加固将支撑新空气处理装置的负荷。暖通空调将提供热水从学院的中央蒸汽厂和冷水从学院的中央冷水机组。

This award is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5).This award provides funds for the renovation of two laboratory spaces and upgrade supportinginfrastructure for genetics research in the Biology Department at Ursinus College.One research laboratory will be utilized to study C. elegans as a model system. The second laboratory will be utilized for research on the role of prion-like protein aggregation in the normal biology of the cell using the model organism, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The improvements will provide greater opportunities for students to participate in research and research training. The improvements to the two labs will include cabinetry, chemical fume hoods, improved electrical and power outlets, sinks, gas outlets, overhead lighting, flooring and ceiling tiles, and white boards. The funds will provide the addition of a new environmental system for the two labs and their support spaces. A single, dedicated air handler with energy saving enthalpy wheel and a new general laboratory exhaust system will be provided in a remote unit located on the roof directly above the two labs. With the addition of a new vertical duct chase, the similar orientation of the labs will allow efficient stacking of supply and return ductwork. The new single unit will provide centralized, efficient temperature and humidity control for both labs in an easily accessible roof top unit. Reinforcement of the roof structure above lab 210 will support the loads of the new air handling unit. The HVAC will be supplied with hot water from the college's central steam plant and chilled water from the college's central chiller plant.