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Project Information Sheet

Next Generation Geoscience Research Initiative

Funding Source:	National Science Foundation
Status:	other — Definition of status type
Project Director:	John Comer

Issue

The Indiana Geological Survey and the Indiana University Department of Geological Sciences need to upgrade their analytical capabilities in order to provide data appropriate for modern geoscience research.

Objective

The objective of this initiative is to acquire funding to purchase a state-of-the-art laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (LA-ICP-MS), construct clean room facilities, and fund a facility supervisor.

Approach

To accomplish this, we will develop the Next Generation Geoscience Research Initiative (NGGRI) as a major collaborative effort among scientists who study geoscience, space science, environmental science, and related multidisciplinary research programs at Indiana University.

Products

This initiative will establish a modern research laboratory capable of analyzing the elemental and isotopic composition of a wide variety of materials at the parts-per-billion level.

Benefits

More sophisticated research will be possible at Indiana University with LA-ICP-MS equipment than with currently available instrumentation. Projects that now require analyses at other laboratories will be completed in-house allowing greater productivity in a wide variety of scientific research. Indiana University scientists will be in a much stronger position when applying for research grants if such a facility is available on campus.

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Information Updated January 31, 2007

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