MRI: Acquisition of a Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer for Interdisciplinary Research and Undergraduate Research Training

MRI：购买稳定同位素比质谱仪用于跨学科研究和本科生研究培训

• 批准号: 1229258
• 负责人: David Gillikin
• 金额: $ 32.5万
• 依托单位: Union College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2012-09-15 至 2015-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1229258&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: MRI; Acquisition; Stable; Isotope; Ratio

1229258GillikinThis Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program grant supports acquisition of a stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer (SIRMS) equipped with multiple collectors, a high temperature pyrolysis system and automated sample introduction system for the Geology Department at Union College. The instrument will support a range of research and research training in paleoclimatology and paleoceanography that requires analysis of stable isotope ratios recorded in marine and freshwater bivalves and in marine and lacustrine sediments. The instrument will also support isotopic investigations of natural waters, glacial ice and plant materials for paleoenvironmental and paleoecological studies of climate dynamics and the global carbon cycle. Union College in a non-Ph.D. granting institution and has a strong commitment to involving a diverse body of undergraduate students in faculty-mentored research. Union College is a member of the Keck Geology Consortium and the instrument will serve students and faculty from several affiliated Keck institutions. The PIs plans K-12 outreach activities aimed at at-risk and underrepresented youth for topical regional investigations of immediate societal relevance.***

1229258Gillikin这项重大研究仪器(MRI)计划赠款支持为联合学院地质学系购买配备多个收集器的稳定同位素比质谱仪(SIRMS)、高温热解系统和自动样品导入系统。该仪器将支持在古气候学和古海洋学方面的一系列研究和研究培训，这些研究和培训需要分析海洋和淡水双壳类以及海洋和湖泊沉积物中记录的稳定同位素比率。该仪器还将支持对自然水域、冰川和植物材料的同位素调查，以研究气候动态和全球碳循环的古环境和古生态。联合大学是一所非授予博士学位的机构，并坚定地致力于让不同的本科生团体参与教师指导的研究。联合学院是凯克地质联盟的成员，该仪器将为几个附属凯克机构的学生和教职员工服务。PIS计划针对处于危险之中和任职人数不足的青年开展K-12外联活动，开展具有直接社会意义的专题区域调查。