Renovation of Chemistry and Geology Research Facilities, Georgia Southern University

佐治亚南方大学（GSU）是佐治亚大学系统的一个单位，是乔治亚州南半部最大和领先的高等教育中心。作为1987-1992年美国发展最快的学院或大学，GSU自1985年以来一直保持着104%的入学率增长。大学致力于为多元化的学生群体提供卓越的学术成就，特别是在科学领域。GSU将与美国国家科学基金会建立伙伴关系，通过对Herty大楼进行现代化改造，帮助该大学努力改善其科学基础设施。该设施建于1958年，是化学和地质/地理部门的所在地，从未翻新过。ARI方案提供的资金，加上大学和国家的资金，将用于整修5个化学实验室和4个地质实验室。地质实验室支持教师在地球化学、火成岩和变质岩石学、沉积学、无脊椎动物和脊椎动物古生物学、经济地质学、地貌学和孢粉学方面的研究。化学设施支持教师和学生在物理化学、有机化学、生物化学和分析化学方面的研究和培训。现有的研究空间已经过时，无法支持当前的研究活动，并且存在以下缺陷：旧的实验室工作台，低效的空间利用，较差的照明，暴露的管道系统和管道以及过时的通风柜。翻新将包括：升级电气、暖通空调和照明系统，安装新的实验室工作台、橱柜和通风柜，并安装额外的固定设备。翻新工作将创造一个更有效、功能更齐全和更安全的工作环境，从而可以充分利用现有的地质研究设备。该项目将提供能够支持化学和地质教师和学生快速增长的研究项目的设施。该项目将继续大学在改善科学设施方面的重大努力，并通过以下方式维护机构目标和NSF的核心战略：1)加强物理基础设施；2)整合研究和教育；3)通过吸引和支持传统上没有作为科学、数学和工程的完全利益相关者参与的群体和地区的活动来发展智力资本。

Georgia Southern University (GSU), a unit of the University System of Georgia, is the largest and leading center of higher education in the southern half of the State. Distinguished as having been the fastest growing college or university in the United States for the years 1987-1992, GSU has sustained a 104% increase in enrollment since 1985. The University is committed to providing academic excellence to a diverse student body, particularly in the sciences. Establishing a partnership with the National Science Foundation, GSU will aid the university in its endeavor to improve its scientific infrastructure by modernizing the Herty Building. Constructed in 1958, the facility is home to the Departments of Chemistry and Geology/Geography, and has never been renovated. Funding from the ARI Program, combined with university and State funds, will be used to renovate five chemistry and four geology laboratories. Geology laboratories support faculty research in geochemistry, igneous and metamorphic petrology, sedimentology, invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, economic geology, geomorphology, and palynology. Chemistry facilities support faculty and student research and training in physical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and analytical chemistry. Existing research space is antiquated to support current research activities and consists of the following deficiencies: old laboratory benches, inefficient space utilization, poor lighting, exposed ductwork and pipes, and outdated fume hoods. Renovations will encompass: upgrading of electrical, HVAC, and lighting systems, installing new lab benches, cabinetry and fume hoods, and installing additional fixed equipment. The renovations will create a more efficient, functional, and safe working environment, which will permit the full use of geology research equipment currently available. The project will provide facilities capable of supporting the rapidly growing research programs of chemistry and geology faculty and students. The project will continue a significant university effort to improve science facilities, and upholds the institutional goals and NSF's core strategies by: 1) strengthening the physical infrastructure, 2) integrating research and education, and 3) developing intellectual capital by attracting and supporting activities among groups and regions that traditionally have not participated as full stake holders in science, mathematics, and engineering.