Renovation of Chemistry and Biology Research Facilities

Gustavus Adolphus学院是国家科学基金会学术研究基础设施计划的资金接受者，用于翻新诺贝尔科学馆的研究空间，以支持化学系和生物系。该项目是该学院加强以研究为基础的科学教育的多阶段努力的一部分。NSF的资金将用于机械、电气和生命安全系统的升级，以及5226平方英尺(578平方米)研究空间的现代化和重新配置。自1963年大楼开放以来，该设施从未进行过翻新。诺贝尔奖大厅日益恶化的状况损害了古斯塔夫斯维持和扩大研究计划的能力。改进的空间化学将包括分析、无机、有机和定量化学和材料科学的实验室，以及辅助设施。现代化的生物学设施将包括淡水和细胞生物学实验室、配套仪器和动物室，以及一个带有植物生理学和生态学生长室的温室。

Gustavus Adolphus College is the recipient of funds from the National Science Foundation's Academic Research Infrastructure Program to renovated research space in the Nobel Hall of Science in support of the departments of chemistry and biology. This project is one element of a multi-phase effort to fortify the research-based science education at the College. NSF funding will contribute to the upgrade of mechanical, electrical and life-safety systems, and modernizing and reconfiguring of 5,226 square feet (578 square meters) of research space. The facility has never has been renovated since the building opened in 1963. The deteriorating condition of Nobel Hall compromises Gustavus' ability to maintain and expand research programs. Improved space chemistry will encompass laboratories in analytical, inorganic, organic and quantitative chemistry and materials science, as well as support facilities. Modernized facilities in biology will include laboratories in freshwater and cell biology, supporting instrumentation and animal rooms, and a glasshouse with growth chambers for plant physiology and ecology.