MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of an ICP-MS for Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research

MRI：轨道 1 获取 ICP-MS 用于跨学科本科生研究

• 批准号: 2317021
• 负责人: Kathryn Zimmermann
• 金额: $ 20.3万
• 依托单位: Georgia Gwinnett College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2023-09-01 至 2026-08-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2317021&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: MRI; Track; Acquisition; ICP; MS

This award is supported by the Major Research Instrumentation Program and the Chemistry Research Instrumentation Program. Georgia Gwinnett College, a Primarily Undergraduate and Hispanic Serving Institution, is acquiring an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) to support novel research of faculty and undergraduate students in the chemical, biological, and environmental sciences. The instrument will be used in the interdisciplinary research efforts of Dr. Kathryn Zimmermann and 10 additional colleagues. Inductively coupled mass spectrometry has the ability to simultaneously measure multiple elements, such as dissolved metals, across a wide range of concentrations. This technique is then, essential for measuring trace elements in a variety of sample matrices. This instrument, not widely found at undergraduate institutions, is commonly used in industry, enhancing its importance for training and research use by a diverse group of undergraduate research students.The inductively coupled mass spectrometer will be used to enhance the undergraduate research infrastructure at Georgia Gwinnett College, and will also be employed in upper-level course-embedded research experiences (CUREs). The instrument will support research in several areas including: a) investigation of metal sources and concentrations in atmospheric particulate matter; b) microchemical analysis of local fish and their migratory habitats; c) detection of ions in membrane fouling in water treatment; d) trace metals in food samples; e) measurement of concentrations of metals in local freshwater and marine waterways in efforts to inform mitigation/remediation efforts; f) development of functionalized wood for bioremediation of metals in aqueous samples; and g) analysis of waste oil and grease, biodiesel, and combustion products for heavy metal concentrations. This proposed shared-use instrument will enable the advancement and evolution of research projects at Georgia Gwinnett College and is also expected to be used, collaboratively, by other regional institutions.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

该奖项得到了主要的研究工具计划和化学研究工具计划的支持。佐治亚州格温内特学院（Georgia Gwinnett College）是一所本科生和西班牙裔服务机构，正在获得电感耦合等离子体质谱仪（ICP-MS），以支持化学，生物学和环境科学的教师和本科生的新研究。该仪器将用于凯瑟琳·齐默尔曼（Kathryn Zimmermann）博士和其他10位同事的跨学科研究工作。电感耦合的质谱法具有同时测量在广泛浓度的多个元素（例如溶解金属）的能力。那么，该技术对于测量各种样品矩阵中的微量元素至关重要。该乐器在本科机构中并未广泛发现，通常在行业中使用，增强了其对多样化的本科研究学生的培训和研究用途的重要性。电感耦合的质谱仪将用于增强Georgia Gwinnett College在Georgia Gwinnett College的本科研究基础设施，并将在高层研究中使用（Cure cures cures cures curseve in Cures cures cursef）。该仪器将支持多个领域的研究：a）对大气颗粒物质中金属源和浓度的研究； b）当地鱼及其迁徙栖息地的微化学分析； c）在水处理中检测膜结垢中的离子； d）食品样品中的痕量金属； e）测量当地淡水和海水水道中金属浓度，以告知缓解/补救工作； f）开发功能化的木材，用于在水性样品中生物修复金属； G）分析重金属浓度的废油和油脂，生物柴油和燃烧产品。该提出的共享用途工具将使佐治亚州格温内特学院的研究项目的进步和发展能够，并有望在其他地区机构协作中使用。该奖项反映了NSF的法定任务，并认为通过基金会的智力和更广泛的影响，可以通过评估来进行评估。