MRI: Acquisition of 800 MHz NMR Spectrometer to Strengthen Research in Science and Engineering at UMCP

该NSF MRI奖资助了马里兰州大学帕克分校（UMCP）的高场800 MHz NMR光谱仪的收购，以加强研究计划。除了为NSF和其他联邦资助的研究提供支持外，与UMCP现有的低场仪器（600 MHz）相比，新的NMR系统为三维NMR实验提供了灵敏度（高达260%的增加）和分辨率（高达137%的增加）的实质性增益。大部分的研究，将加强和提高收购这种核磁共振光谱仪可以分为三个关键领域：生物分子结构，动力学和功能的研究;催化和材料;和纳米科学和超分子化学。这三个领域都是马里兰州大学的跨学科研究重点，它们为教育和培训大量学生提供了一个很好的途径。在这些领域培训学生，特别是来自传统上代表性不足群体的学生，将对核磁共振的使用产生影响。研究和教学工作的结果将通过摘要和同行评议的出版物，以及学生和教师在专业会议的积极参与广泛传播。

This NSF MRI Award funds the acquisition of a high field 800 MHz NMR spectrometer to enhance research programs at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP). In addition to providing support for NSF and other federally funded research, the new NMR system provides a substantial gain in sensitivity (up to 260% increase) and resolution (up to 137% increase) for three-dimensional NMR experiments, compared to the existing lower field instrumentation at UMCP (600 MHz). Much of the research that would be strengthened and enhanced by the acquisition of this NMR spectrometer can be grouped into three key areas: Studies of Biomolecular Structure, Dynamics, and Function; Catalysis and Materials; and Nanoscience and Supramolecular Chemistry. All three areas are interdisciplinary research thrusts at the University of Maryland, and they provide an excellent avenue for educating and training a significant number of students. Training students, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups, in these areas will have an impact on the use of NMR. The results of the research and teaching efforts will be broadly disseminated through abstracts and peer reviewed publications, as well as by active participation of students and faculty at professional meetings.