Award Abstract #0321060
MRI/RUI: Acquisition of an Analytical LV/HV Scanning Electron Microscope for Enhancement of Research and Training in the Geological, Environmental, Biological and Material Sciences

NSF Org:	EAR Division of Earth Sciences
Initial Amendment Date:	July 18, 2003
Latest Amendment Date:	January 28, 2005
Award Number:	0321060
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Russell C. Kelz EAR Division of Earth Sciences GEO Directorate for Geosciences
Start Date:	August 1, 2003
Expires:	July 31, 2005 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$300000
Investigator(s):	Laurence Mutti mutti@juniata.edu (Principal Investigator) Richard Hark (Co-Principal Investigator) Paula Martin (Co-Principal Investigator) Ryan Mathur (Co-Principal Investigator) David Lehmann (Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	Juniata College 1700 Moore Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 814/641-3000
NSF Program(s):	MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
Field Application(s):	0000099 Other Applications NEC
Program Reference Code(s):	OTHR, 0000
Program Element Code(s):	1189

ABSTRACT

0321060

Mutti

This Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program grant supports the acquisition of a low vacuum scanning electron microscope (LV-SEM) for research and undergraduate student training in geology, environmental science, biology, chemistry, physics, ceramics, anthropology and forensic science. The instrument will be configured with an energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and cathodoluminescence spectrometer (CL) to provide a very flexible imaging and microchemical analytical system to support broad research and educational programs in the physical and life sciences. Specific areas of research that will benefit including studies of ore deposits, Appalachian tectonics, archaeological studies of paints and coatings, taxonomic investigations of aquatic insects, and forensic investigations of fingerprints and human hair.

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