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Award Abstract #0820946
MRI: Acquisition of an SEM-EDS-EBSD-CL Microanalytical System for Solid Earth and Climate Change Research
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EAR
Division of Earth Sciences
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| Initial Amendment Date: |
August 22, 2008 |
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| Latest Amendment Date: |
August 22, 2008 |
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| Award Number: |
0820946 |
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| Award Instrument: |
Standard Grant |
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| Program Manager: |
Stephen S. Harlan
EAR Division of Earth Sciences
GEO Directorate for Geosciences
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| Start Date: |
September 1, 2008 |
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| Expires: |
August 31, 2010 (Estimated) |
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| Awarded Amount to Date: |
$457584 |
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| Investigator(s): |
Christopher Gerbi gerbi@umit.maine.edu (Principal Investigator)
Daniel Belknap (Co-Principal Investigator)
Edward Grew (Co-Principal Investigator)
Scott Johnson (Co-Principal Investigator)
Peter Koons (Co-Principal Investigator)
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| Sponsor: |
University of Maine
5717 Corbett Hall
ORONO, ME 04469 207/581-1484
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| NSF Program(s): |
EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES,
MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
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| Field Application(s): |
0000099 Other Applications NEC
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| Program Reference Code(s): |
OTHR, 9150, 0000
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| Program Element Code(s): |
9150, 1189
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ABSTRACT
Funding from the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program grant will support acquisition of an Scanning Electron Microscope with secondary and backscattered electron detectors, electron backscatter diffraction capability, and live-color cathodluminescence capability for the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Maine. The instrument will be used to support faculty and student research in geodynamics and crustal studies and studies of global climate change. The instrument will be the primary research tool of an early career researcher, but will be utilized by several faculty within the department. The scanning electron microscope facility is unique within the state of Maine and will thus operate as a regional facility for research collaboration with scientists from other universities, state government agencies, such as the Maine Geological Survey, and private industry. The facility and its personnel will also participate in outreach activities for K-12 education and the Penobscot Indian Nation.
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