The college recently completed plans for the renovation of its physical sciences building, including a new observatory with an adjacent classroom/computer lab. It also changed its astronomy and astrophysics curriculum to offer students more experience with modern observational astronomy. This grant allows the pruchase of CCD cameras, computers, computer-controlled telescopes, and photometers, which expand and enrich the teaching of modern astronomical techniques.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9552303
Program Officer
Duncan E. McBride
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1995-09-01
Budget End
1997-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
$25,710
Indirect Cost
Name
Ursinus College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Collegeville
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19426