MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a TEM for Multi-disciplinary Research and Education at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley-A Hispanic Serving Institution.

MRI：第一轨在德克萨斯大学里奥格兰德河谷分校获得用于多学科研究和教育的 TEM（西班牙裔服务机构）。

• 批准号: 2320450
• 负责人: Nirakar Sahoo
• 金额: $ 43.94万
• 依托单位: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2023
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2023-10-01 至 2026-09-30
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2320450&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: MRI; Track; Acquisition; TEM; Multi

An award is made to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to acquire a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM; Hitachi HT7800 120 kV), which will significantly boost the research and teaching activities spanning several disciplines, such as biology, earth, environmental, marine sciences, chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, health and biomedical sciences, immunology and microbiology. As one of the largest minority-serving institutions in the USA, UTRGV is dedicated to the academic growth of over 30,000 students, more than 90% of whom are Hispanic. The acquisition of this state-of-the-art microscope will increase several societal benefits, including enhancing research capabilities, improving educational quality, and expanding participation by underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. UTRGV's strategic position along the US-Mexico border in the heart of deep south Texas makes it a key environmental and public health research center. The acquisition of the TEM, a first for the region, shows UTRGV’s dedication to continue leading in scientific exploration and innovation. In addition, the microscope will become an integral part of various courses and programs, exposing more students to this cutting-edge technology and sparking their interest in STEM professions.The instrument will enable high-resolution imaging and analysis of various biological, chemical, and physical samples, providing critical data for investigators and students working on projects such as studying plant responses to insects, zebrafish neuron reactions to environmental chemicals, and theranostic nanoparticles for magnetic hyperthermia cancer treatment. The instrument will also examine the morphology of nanofibers for applications in energy, optoelectronics, water treatment, healthcare, food packaging, and biomedical sectors, as well as the ultrastructure of bordered pits in plant tissues to understand plant drought resistance. Its user-friendly features, such as the integrated high-resolution camera and patented non-toxic sample preparation technologies, make it a valuable tool for education and hands-on training. The acquisition of the microscope will expand research and teaching efforts at UTRGV, providing undergraduate and graduate students with practical experience and exposure to real-world applications. This exposure should improve their employability and competitiveness for advanced degree programs. Moreover, the microscope will foster collaboration across various departments and schools, thus strengthening the mission of UTRGV to become an R1 institution. Overall, this acquisition will solidify UTRGV's reputation as a leading institution for STEM research and education, particularly benefiting underrepresented minority students, ultimately helping the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

An award is made to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to acquire a Transmission Electronic Microscope (TEM; Hitachi HT7800 120 kV), which will significantly boost the research and teaching activities spanning several disciplines, such as biology, earth, environmental, marine sciences, chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, health and biomedical sciences, immunology and microbiology.作为美国最大的少数族裔服务机构之一，UTRGV致力于30,000多名学生的学术增长，其中90％以上是西班牙裔。获取此最先进的显微镜将增加几种社会利益，包括提高研究能力，提高教育质量以及扩大代表性不足的科学，技术，技术，工程和数学（STEM）领域的参与。 UTRGV沿着德克萨斯州深处的美墨边境的战略地位使其成为一个关键的环境和公共卫生研究中心。 TEM的收购是该地区的第一个，这表明了UTRGV继续领导科学探索和创新的奉献精神。此外，显微镜将成为各种课程和课程的组成部分，使更多的学生了解这项尖端技术，并引发他们对STEM职业的兴趣。该仪器将能够对各种生物学，化学和物理样本进行高分辨率成像和分析，并为研究人员和研究人员提供对昆虫的磁性和磁性化学效果的研究人员的关键数据，并为研究人员提供了对环境，Zean nevermits nevernestions，Zebrafish Neurafish Reciptions，Zebrafish Neurations的反应，热疗癌症治疗。该仪器还将检查纳米纤维在能源，光电，水处理，医疗保健，食物包装和生物医学领域的应用，以及在植物时间内邻近坑的超微结构以了解植物干旱性。其用户友好的功能，例如集成的高分辨率摄像头和专利的无毒样品准备技术，使其成为教育和动手培训的宝贵工具。对显微镜的获取将扩大UTRGV的研究和教学工作，从而为本科生和研究生提供实践经验和接触现实世界的应用。这种接触应提高他们对高级学位课程的就业和竞争力。此外，显微镜将促进各个部门和学校之间的合作，从而加强UTRGV成为R1机构的使命。总体而言，此次收购将巩固UTRGV作为STEM研究和教育领先的领先机构的声誉，尤其是使代表性不足的少数群体学生受益，最终帮助Rio Grande Valley及其他地区。该奖项反映了NSF的法定任务，并通过使用该基金会的智力优点和广泛的影响来评估CRITERIA诚实地认为，通过评估诚实的支持。