Improvements to the Auburn University Natural History Museum

奥本大学自然历史博物馆的改进

基本信息

批准号：
0956404
负责人：
Leslie Goertzen
金额：
$ 42.99万
依托单位：
Auburn University
依托单位国家：
美国
项目类别：
Continuing Grant
财政年份：
2010
资助国家：
美国
起止时间：
2010-06-01 至 2013-11-30
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0956404&HistoricalAwards=false
关键词：
Improvements Auburn University Natural History

项目摘要

The state of Alabama enjoys the distinction of being one of the most biologically diverse regions of the country. Documenting this often overlooked and imperiled natural heritage is the priority of the Auburn University Natural History Museum. Although natural history collections are in decline nationwide, Auburn University has made a strong commitment to collections-based research, education and public outreach. This award will fund improvements to the plant, invertebrate, fish, amphibian, reptile, bird and mammal collections in concert with their relocation to a new, central campus museum building. Upgraded cabinetry and shelving will allow efficient use of the new space, ensure preservation of valuable specimens and improve access to specimens by researchers, students and the public. This award will provide numerous opportunities for the inclusion of undergraduate and graduate students in collections-based activities as part of their academic experience. Several students will participate as paid support personnel and receive on the job training to become the next generation of curators and collections managers. This award will facilitate integration of the collections into several popular and effective public education programs, including K-12 mini courses, museum tours, and workshops that heighten public interest in and emphasize the importance of Alabama's natural heritage.

阿拉巴马州是美国生物多样性最丰富的地区之一。记录这一经常被忽视和受到威胁的自然遗产是奥本大学自然历史博物馆的首要任务。尽管全国范围内的自然历史收藏在减少，但奥本大学坚定地致力于基于收藏的研究、教育和公共宣传。该奖项将资助植物、无脊椎动物、鱼类、两栖动物、爬行动物、鸟类和哺乳动物收藏的改进，并将其搬迁到新的校园中心博物馆大楼。升级后的橱柜和架子将能够有效利用新空间，确保珍贵标本的保存，并改善研究人员、学生和公众获取标本的机会。该奖项将为本科生和研究生提供大量机会参与基于馆藏的活动，作为其学术经验的一部分。几名学生将作为带薪支持人员参与并接受在职培训，成为下一代策展人和收藏经理。该奖项将促进将藏品整合到几个受欢迎且有效的公共教育计划中，包括 K-12 迷你课程、博物馆参观和研讨会，以提高公众对阿拉巴马州自然遗产的兴趣并强调其重要性。