Renovation of the Pfeiffer Science Building

梅茨曼 富兰克林和马歇尔学院是一所独立的男女同校学院，在科学教育方面有着悠久的历史。 为了保持其在科学方面培养高质量学生的记录，学院正在对Pfeiffer科学大楼进行重大翻新，这是一个拥有25年历史的设施，其中包括地球科学，物理学，化学和天文学部门。 这是整个科学综合体更全面的800万美元翻新的第一步。 学生通过参加学生-教师研究计划积极参与研究企业。 该方案是一项宝贵和富有成效的努力，是该国最大的方案之一。 然而，尽管有科学努力的气息，研究项目的基本要求超过了建筑物在温度和湿度控制，可操作的通风柜和蒸馏水的可及性方面的现有限制。 该奖项将提供现代化所需的资金30，214平方英尺的研究和研究培训空间。 翻修将包括：改造电气和管道系统，安装蒸馏水系统和有效的通风和空调系统，并改善通风柜系统，使其符合美国环保署的标准。 这些翻新将提供一个安全，物理环境，有利于高质量的教师和师生研究。 让本科生从事科学研究一直是并将继续是富兰克林和马歇尔学院的基本优势。 ***

Mertzman Franklin and Marshall College is an independent coeducational college with a long history of distinction in science education. In order to sustain its record of producing quality students in the sciences, the college is undertaking a major renovation of the Pfeiffer Science Building, a 25 year old facility that houses the departments of geosciences, physics, chemistry and astronomy. This represents the first step in a more comprehensive $8 million renovation for the entire science complex. Students actively engage in the research enterprise by participating in the student-faculty research program. The program has been a valuable and productive effort, one of the largest in the country. However, despite the breath of scientific endeavors, the basic requirements of the research programs exceed the current limitations of the building in terms of temperature and humidity control, operable fume hoods, and the accessibility to distilled water. This award will provide the funds required to modernize 30,214 square feet of research and research training space. Renovations will include: modifying electrical and plumbing systems, installing a distilled water system and an effective ventilation and air conditioning system, and improving the fume hood system to comply with EPA standards. These renovations will provide a safe, physical environment conducive to quality faculty and student-faculty research. Engaging undergraduate students in science by allowing them to do research has been and will continue to be a fundamental strength of Franklin and Marshall College. ***