Renovation of Science Hall

奥格斯堡学院的物理系有一个长期的研究项目，并且在为物理学和工程学的研究生学习做准备方面有着良好的记录。尽管这项研究和教育工作一直并将继续进行，但由于用于研究和研究培训活动的先进实验室空间不足，这项工作受到严重阻碍。用于研究的空间是分散的，并且普遍受到老化和不完善的电气、冷却和通风系统的影响，限制了该部门研究计划的有效性。为了改善这种情况，并进一步加强物理研究的教育影响，奥格斯堡学院将在国家科学基金会的帮助下，为该系翻新科学大厅的一楼。该设施建于1948年，管道、暖通空调和电气系统不完善，无法支持最先进的实验工作。目前的配置不符合ADA规定，因此限制了对进行研究感兴趣的身体有障碍的个人的访问。通过将该系整合到一个地方，教师将能够在一个有利的环境中进行磁层，日光层，大气和原子，分子和光学物理的研究。增加的研究机会将确保教师的专业能力，并鼓励物理研究的合作方法。更多的培训机会将提供给更多的学生谁设想在学科的职业生涯。

Augsburg College's Physics Department has a long-standing research program and a strong record of preparing undergraduates for graduate study in physics and engineering. As strong as this research and educational effort has been and continues to be, it is significantly hindered by the inadequacy of space for advanced laboratories used for research and research training activities. Space used for research is scattered and suffers from general deterioration and inadequate electrical, cooling and ventilation systems, limiting the effectiveness of the department's research program. To remedy this situation and further strengthen the education impact of physics research, Augsburg College, with assistance from the National Science Foundation will renovate the ground floor of Science Hall for the department. Constructed in 1948, the facility with its deficient plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems cannot support state of the art experimental work. Current configuration does not comply with ADA regulations, thus limiting access to physical challenged individuals who are interested in conducting research. By consolidating the department in one location, faculty will be able to perform research in Magnetospheric, Heliospheric, Atmospheric and Atomic, Molecular and Optical physics in a conducive environment. Enhanced research opportunities will assure the professional capability of faculty and encourage collaborative approaches to physics research. Increase training opportunities will be available for more students who envision a career in the discipline.