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Award Abstract #0115918
MRI: Acquisition Of A Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer And Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer To Facilitate The Kanawha River Project.
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EAR
Division of Earth Sciences
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| Initial Amendment Date: |
September 18, 2001 |
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| Latest Amendment Date: |
October 25, 2004 |
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| Award Number: |
0115918 |
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| Award Instrument: |
Continuing grant |
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| Program Manager: |
Russell C. Kelz
EAR Division of Earth Sciences
GEO Directorate for Geosciences
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| Start Date: |
September 15, 2001 |
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| Expires: |
February 28, 2005 (Estimated) |
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| Awarded Amount to Date: |
$147960 |
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| Investigator(s): |
Matthew Poslusny matthewposlusny@ucwv.edu (Principal Investigator)
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| Sponsor: |
University of Charleston
2300 Maccorkle Avenue S E
Charleston, WV 25304 304/357-4800
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| NSF Program(s): |
EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES,
MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
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| Field Application(s): |
0000099 Other Applications NEC
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| Program Reference Code(s): |
OTHR, 9150, 1189, 0000
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| Program Element Code(s): |
9150, 1189
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ABSTRACT
0115918
Poslusny
This grant, made through the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program, provides support for the acquisition of state-of-the-art instrumentation which will be used to integrate research on the Kanawha River Project into the educational experience of undergraduate environmental science majors at the University of Charleston (West Virginia) and K-12 students and teachers within the Appalachian region. Specifically, a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) and a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) will be purchased. The AAS will be used to carry out metal studies on the Kanawha River. Students will measure trace levels of lead, mercury, cadmium and also monitor other metals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, and tin. The GC/MS will be used to determine levels of organic pollutants in the river, including polychlorinated biphenyls, chlorinated dioxins and furans, pesticides, and polyaromatic hydrocarbons. This instrument will also be used to help identify other contaminants in the river. A series of river-based research projects will enrich the educational experiences of undergraduate environmental science majors at the University of Charleston. The instrumentation will also be used in ongoing outreach projects that will bring area teachers and students on campus to participate in a variety of environmental science experiments and research activities.
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