Award Abstract #0619559
Acquisition of a Variable Pressure SEM at the American Museum of Natural History

NSF Org:	DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure
Initial Amendment Date:	July 22, 2006
Latest Amendment Date:	September 7, 2006
Award Number:	0619559
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Steven E. Ellis DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure BIO Directorate for Biological Sciences
Start Date:	September 1, 2006
Expires:	August 31, 2009 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$386563
Investigator(s):	Darrel Frost frost@amnh.org (Principal Investigator) Angela Klaus (Former Principal Investigator) Neil Landman (Co-Principal Investigator) John Wahlert (Co-Principal Investigator) Jacob Mey (Co-Principal Investigator) Kristen Teusch (Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	American Museum Natural History Central Park West at 79th St New York, NY 10024 212/769-5975
NSF Program(s):	MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
Field Application(s):
Program Reference Code(s):	BIOT, 9184
Program Element Code(s):	1189

ABSTRACT

A grant has been awarded the American Museum of Natural History under the direction of Dr. Angela Klaus to acquire a variable p pressure scanning electron microscope (SEM) for use in studying natural history specimens. The variable pressure feature of the microscope ensures that irreplaceable specimens of bones, teeth, and other biological items can be viewed with minimal preparation that would otherwise be destructive for these items. The instrument will also allow imaging of large specimens. The museum will use the SEM to prepare images for publications on systematics, evolution, and conservation of biological diversity. Many students and educators who participate in museum research programs will use the instrument. The images will also be used in exhibit and outreach programs that will enhance the museum experience and educational programs for the general public.

PUBLICATIONS PRODUCED AS A RESULT OF THIS RESEARCH

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Forero, Dimitri..  "Revision and phylogenetic analysis of the Hadronema group (Miridia: Orthothylinae: Orthothylini), with descriptions of new genera and new species, and comments on the Neotropical genus Tupimiris.,"  Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History,  v.312,  2008,  p. 1-172.

Griffiths, Emily..  "Micrograph of Velcro in "Biomimetics: Design by Nature.","  National Geographic Magazine,  v.76,  2008, 

Rudolph, Rebecca..  "Micrograph of Synthetic Gecko foot pads. "Biomimetics: Design by Nature.","  National Geographic Magazine,  2008, 

Tanabe, K., N.H. Landman, C. Kulicki..  "Development of the Embryonic Shell Structure of Mesozoic Ammonoids.,"  American Museum Novitates,  v.3621,  2008,  p. 1-19.


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