Modernization of Research Training Facilities in the Farr Hall of Science at Ripon College

法尔科学馆建于1960年，是位于威斯康星州里彭学院校园内生物、化学和物理系的所在地。 该设施将进行改造，以减轻几个主要问题，抑制研究和研究培训，并从学院的科学计划的整体质量减损。 作为更大规模的全面改造和扩建工作的一部分，NSF的学术研究基础设施计划与里彭学院合作，将提供资金，使现有的研究活动空间现代化。 翻修将包括：更换空气循环和通风系统，在使用挥发性物质的地方安装通风柜，重新配置实验室，为学生的研究活动提供更有效的空间，为仪器和计算机提供足够的空间，更新电气和机械系统，并确保研究空间对残疾人完全无障碍。 一旦完成，翻新后的科学设施将提供现代化的研究和研究培训空间，并将创造一个安全和健康的环境。 因此，一个改善的研究环境将有助于里彭的优秀学生和教师的招聘，并在强大的教育和本科研究计划的维护。

Farr Hall of Science, constructed in 1960, is home to the departments of biology, chemistry, and physics on the campus of Ripon College located in Wisconsin. The facility will be remodeled to alleviate several major problems that inhibit research and research training and detracts from the overall quality of the college's science programs. As part of a larger comprehensive renovation and expansion effort, the NSF's Academic Research Infrastructure Program, in partnership with Ripon College, will provide funds to modernize existing space dedicated to research activities. Renovations will include: replacement of air circulation and ventilation systems, installation of fume hoods where volatile substances are used, reconfiguration of laboratories to provide more efficient space for student research activities, provision of adequate space for instrumentation and computers, upgrading electrical and mechanical systems, and ensuring research spaces are made fully accessible to physically challenged persons. Once completed, the renovated science facility will provide modern research and research training space and will create a safe and healthy environment. As a result, an improved research climate will contribute to Ripon's recruitment of outstanding students and faculty and in maintenance of strong educational and undergraduate research programs.