MRI: Acquisition of a Multipurpose Analytical High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope for Research and Education in NDSU's Central Multi-User Microscopy Facility

该核磁共振奖授予北达科他州立大学，用于获得一台高分辨率200千伏远程操作的分析透射电子显微镜，以及样品制备能力。该仪器将支持先进显微镜的最先进成像、光谱分析、研究、培训、课堂教育和推广。高分辨率TEM成像和光谱分析将支持现有的生物材料和纳米复合材料、工程聚合物和聚合物基质复合材料以及材料和纳米技术领域的其他研究领域的研究项目。所要求的仪器也将成为NDSU材料和纳米技术新博士课程急需的资源，提供必要的实验能力。该仪器还将提供实践经验，为NDSU和其他地区学院的教师，研究生，本科生以及K-12教师和学生提供研究，培训和推广的机会。该仪器还将为该地区的工业提供先进的显微镜服务。所要求的仪器还将加强NDSU参与与该地区美洲土著大学的外联和教育活动。

This MRI award to North Dakota State University is for acquisition of a high-resolution 200 KV remotely operable analytical transmission electron microscope, along with sample preparation capabilities. This instrumentation will support state-of-the-art imaging, spectroscopic analysis, research, training, class-room education, and outreach, in advanced microscopy. High-resolution TEM imaging and spectroscopic analysis will support existing research programs in design of biomaterials and nanocomposites, engineered polymers and polymer matrix composites, and other research areas in the fields of materials and nanotechnology. The requested instrumentation will also be a much-needed resource for NDSU's new PhD program in Materials and Nanotechnology, providing necessary experimental capabilities. This instrumentation will also provide hands-on experience that will broaden opportunities for research, training, and outreach for faculty, graduate students, undergraduates from NDSU and other area colleges, and K-12 teachers and students. This instrumentation will also provide advanced microscopy services to industries in the region. The requested instrumentation will also strengthen NDSU participation in outreach and educational activities with native American colleges in the region.