Renovation and Modernization of Eight Research and Research Training Laboratories in the Biology Department at St. Joseph's University

国家科学基金会将与费城圣约瑟夫大学共同努力，为生物系八个实验室的翻修提供资金。这些实验室中的一些配备了从1927年建造的旧设施中拆除的家具，位于科学中心，自1971年最初建造以来从未翻新过。尽管场地有限，但在过去的二十年里，该系一直保持着高质量的本科生研究计划。研究机会广泛，包括以下领域：微生物学、分子生物学、遗传学、行为学、环境生物学、植物病理学、发育、细胞生物学和解剖学。翻新将包括拆除陈旧和破旧的实验室家具，并以适合各个研究实验室的配置安装现代实验室长椅和橱柜。将提供新的和增加的电力服务以及新的地板、天花板和架空照明。两个房间将配备独立的供暖和空调系统，以满足环境要求，五个实验室将配备新的天然气固定装置，位于安全方便的区域。一旦翻修完成，教职员工、本科生和研究生将继续从事目前的研究活动，并进行目前由于基础设施较差而无法进行的研究。除了提高空间利用效率和建立安全的工作环境外，翻新的实验室还将吸引和容纳更多的教职员工和学生，从而实现持续增长和提高生产率。该项目将加强该部成功培训学生，包括城市环境中的妇女和代表不足的少数族裔学生，为从事生命科学职业做准备的能力。

The National Science Foundation, in a joint effort with Saint Joseph's University of Philadelphia, will provide funding for the renovation of eight laboratories for the Biology Department. The laboratories, some outfitted with furnishings removed from a previous facility built in 1927, are housed in the Science Center and have never been renovated since its original construction in 1971. In spite of inadequate space, the Department has maintained a quality undergraduate research program for the past twenty years. Opportunities for research are broad, including the following areas: microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, behavior, environmental biology, plant pathology, development, cell biology and anatomy. Renovations will consist of removing antiquated and worn laboratory furniture and replacing it with modern laboratory benches and cabinets installed in configurations appropriate to individual research labs. New and increased electrical service will be provided as well as new flooring, ceiling panels, and overhead lighting. Two rooms will be outfitted with separate heating and air conditioning systems to meet environmental requirements, and five laboratories will be equipped with new natural gas fixtures located safely in convenient areas. Once renovations are completed, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students will continue to engage in present research activities, as well as conduct research that is currently not feasible due to poor infrastructure. In addition to increase efficiency in space utilization, and establishing a safe working environment, the renovated labs will attract and accommodate more faculty and students, allowing for continued growth and increased productivity. This project will enhance the Department's ability to successfully train and prepare students, including women and underrepresented minority students in an urban environment, for careers in the life science.