MRI/RUI: Acquisition of GC/MS and Water Quality Monitor to Support the Integration of Research and Courses in Environmental/Analytical Chemistry into the Undergraduate Curriculum

Anderson University, Anderson IN

Investigators

Abstract

With support from the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program, Dorota Abramovitch and Thomas Kozel of Anderson College will acquire a gas chromatograph with mass spectrometric detection that will be used to support the integration of research and courses in environmental/analytical chemistry into the undergraduate curriculum. Anderson College is an undergraduate institution. The PIs will establish a research effort in analytical biochemistry that will involve undergraduates and emphasize environmental and green chemistry. One project involves monitoring the chemistry, flora and fauna of a local creek acquatic ecosystem. Eventually, they plan to carry out water, sludge and soil analyses for organic contaminants and heavy metals. The instrument will also be used in a number of courses.