Renovation of Hand Chemical Laboratory

密西西比州立大学化学系将利用NSF的支持，在三个阶段的第一阶段翻新超过18,000平方英尺的面积，以改善研究和研究培训实验室。这是耗资1100万美元的建筑翻新项目的第一部分，将使115名研究人员受益，其中包括参加NSF-REU场地奖的本科生研究人员。NSF支持的实验室活动将通过空间重新配置增加板凳和引擎盖空间；增强安全性；并为残疾人扩大实验室机会。密歇根州立大学随后的翻修工作将解决Hand实验室大楼内的教学设施和研究空间的平衡问题。该建筑已有30年的历史，从未翻修过；通过与NSF的合作，14个研究实验室将受到影响，大楼的暖通空调系统将被更换。这一初步活动将需要两年时间，将使密西西比州立大学能够运营一个具有全国竞争力的MS/Ph.D.研究计划，重点放在开发先进复合材料和减少土壤污染物的化学研究上。这也将对化学系承诺增加少数群体参与化学系内的研究活动也很重要。

The Chemistry Department at Mississippi State University will utilize NSF support for the renovation of more than 18,000 square feet in the first phase of a three stage process to improve research and research training laboratories. This first component of an overall $11 million dollar building renovation project will benefit 115 researchers including undergraduate researchers participating in an NSF-REU site award. The NSF-supported laboratory activity will increase bench and hood space through space reconfiguration; enhance safety; and expand laboratory opportunities for the disabled. Subsequent MSU renovation work will address instructional facilities and the balance of research space within the Hand Laboratory building. The structure is 30 years old and has never been renovated; through partnership with NSF, 14 research laboratories will be impacted, and the building's HVAC system will be replaced. This initial activity will take two years and will enable Mississippi State to operate a nationally-competitive MS/Ph.D. research program with specific emphasis on chemical studies leading to the development of advanced composite materials and to the reduction of contaminants in soils. It will also be important to the department's commitment to increase minority participation in research activities within the Chemistry department.