The aim of this project is to enhance the undergraduate science experience in the life sciences at Fordham through the acquisition of a new transmission electron microscope (TEM). A new TEM will provide students in courses (Microbiology, Bacteriology, Histology, Microanatomy, Cell & Developmental Biology and Cell/Molecular Biology) with hands-on use of an instrument that provides fundamental information about cell structure and function. More than 50% of the target audience consists of women and a high proportion belong to underrepresented minority groups. The new TEM will also provide expanded opportunities for these students to become directly involved in cell biology research. In addition to serving undergraduates, a component of the project involves organizing electron microscopy workshops for two- and four-year college faculty and AP high school teachers.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9250946
Program Officer
Saundra H. Oyewole
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-08-01
Budget End
1995-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$87,500
Indirect Cost
Name
Fordham University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10458