MRI: Acquisition of a Scanning Electron Microscope with an Energy Dispersive Spectrometer for Multi-Disciplinary Research and Education

0420725杰迪作为唯一的4年制公立高等教育机构位于东部肯塔基州的阿巴拉契亚地区，莫尔黑德州立大学（MSU）的承诺之一是提高当地社区和周边地区的生活质量。 履行这一承诺的许多战略之一是在该地区引进现代技术，并进行应用这些技术的教育。扫描电子显微镜（SEM）通过从这个主要的研究仪器（MRI）补助金的资金购买将被安置在物理科学系，为教师和学生提供机会，使用一个主要的科学仪器进行教育和研究。 MSU校园内的四个学科和一个外部行业已经确定致力于利用该仪器，并且校园内外还有许多其他潜在用户。 在MSU的SEM的收购，其易用性，将使研究更容易获得教师，提供机会，以获得新的知识，并保持当前在他们所选择的领域。 将立即受益于扫描电镜的研究包括：中大陆裂谷岩石的岩石学研究;昆虫学和孢粉学的分类学研究;艺术颜料降解研究;冶金研究;以及轴承制造过程中的工艺工程研究。 除了促进正在进行的研究外，还计划将这一工具纳入课堂，并让学生参与研究。 每年大约有40个生物和物理科学专业毕业生，这需要包括原创研究的“顶峰”课程。 扫描电镜是一个完美的工具，因为它的多功能性和易用性。 随着这一单一仪器的收购，估计每年将有100多名学生受益，无论是通过直接研究，还是在各种课程中的接触。 此外，当地工业将受益，这对莫尔黑德地区的经济产生了影响。 ***

0420725JerdeAs the only 4-year public institution of higher education located in the Appalachian region of eastern Kentucky, one of Morehead State University's (MSU) commitments is to improve the quality of life for the local community and surrounding region. Among the many strategies for meeting this commitment is the introduction of modern technologies to the region, and education in the application of these technologies. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) purchased through funding from this Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant will be housed within the Department of Physical Sciences, providing the opportunity for faculty and students to use a major scientific instrument for education and research. Four disciplines on the MSU campus and one outside industry have been identified that are committed to making use of the instrument, and there are many other potential users both on and off of campus. The acquisition of a SEM at MSU, with its ease of use, will make research more accessible to the faculty, providing opportunities to gain new knowledge and remain current in their chosen fields. Research that will immediately benefit from the SEM include: petrologic studies of mid-continental rift rocks; taxonomic investigations in entomology and palynology; studies of art pigment degradation; metallurgical research; and process engineering studies in the manufacture of bearings. In addition to promoting ongoing research, there are plans to integrate this instrument into the classroom and involve student research. Approximately 40 majors per year graduate in the Biological and Physical Sciences, which requires a "capstone" course that includes original research. The SEM is a perfect instrument because of its versatility and ease of use. With the acquisition of this single instrument, it is estimated that over 100 students per year will benefit, whether through direct research, or exposure in various classes. In addition, local industry will benefit, which has effects on the economy of the Morehead area. ***