Renovation/Replacement of Science Laboratories in Snyder Hall

谢泼德学院成立于1871年，是西弗吉尼亚州立大学系统的一部分，为大约3500名学生提供服务。 该机构正在积极提高学生的学习成绩，增加进入研究生院和专业学校的毕业生人数。 在致力于这一努力，并在应对研究和科学和数学课程的变化，谢泼德学院已经开始了一个重大的多阶段改造项目的Synder大厅，科学建设，并建设一个新的科学除了。位于Synder Hall的研究空间，分配给生物学和化学，将搬迁到新的翼。然而，NSF的资金将部分用于支持考古学、地质学、环境科学、数学、计算机科学和工程学的研究和研究培训空间的巩固和翻新。 目前用于教师调查和学生研究项目的实验室位于通风不足的地方，不符合安全要求。 由于实验室空间的多种用途，出于实用和安全原因，研究活动受到限制。 为了让学生保持竞争力，牧羊人学院必须提供与当代研究所需的协议相称的环境。通过翻新Synder Hall，学生和教师将有新的机会来满足他们的研究和研究培训需求以及西弗吉尼亚州东部狭长地带现代技术产业的需求。

Shepherd College, founded in 1871, is part of the West Virginia State College System, that serves approximately 3500 students. The institution is moving vigorously toward improving the academic performance of its students, and increasing the number of graduates who enter graduate and professional schools. In commitment to this effort, and in response to changes in research and in the science and mathematics curriculum, Shepherd College has begun a major multi-phase renovation project of Synder Hall, the science building, and construction of a new science addition. Research space in Synder Hall, assigned to biology and chemistry, will be relocated to the new wing. NSF funds, however, will be used to partially support the consolidation and renovation of research and research training spaces dedicated for archeology, geology, environmental science, mathematics, computer sciences and engineering. Laboratories currently used for faculty investigations and student research projects are located in insufficient areas void of adequate ventilation, and compliance to safety requirements. Due to the multi-use of laboratory space, research activity is limited for practical and safety reasons. In order for students to remain competitive, Shepherd College must provide an environment commensurate with the protocols of contemporary research required. By renovating Synder Hall, students and faculty will have new opportunities to meet their research and research training needs and the needs of the modern technology based industries in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.