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OCE Division Of Ocean Sciences |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | March 5, 2013 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | April 16, 2015 |
| Award Number: | 1258771 |
| Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Candace Major
OCE Division Of Ocean Sciences GEO Directorate for Geosciences |
| Start Date: | March 1, 2013 |
| End Date: | February 28, 2017 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $209,980.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $209,980.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2014 = $65,684.00 FY 2015 = $69,181.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
75 LOWER COLLEGE RD RM 103 KINGSTON RI US 02881-1974 (401)874-2635 |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
215 South Ferry Road Narragansett RI US 02882-1197 |
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| NSF Program(s): | Marine Geology and Geophysics |
| Primary Program Source: |
01001415DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT 01001516DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.050 |
ABSTRACT
This proposal seeks continued funding for the Marine Geological Sample Laboratory (MGSL) at the Univ. of Rhode Island. This relatively small facility loaned nearly 3,000 samples during the previous funding cycle. Institutional support includes cold storage facilities, support for graduate student involvement, and support for the senior person in charge of the facility. The work plan includes continued description and logging of core, and accessioning of a new collection of analyzed glass separates from oceanic basalts.
PROJECT OUTCOMES REPORT
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NSF funding to the Marine Geological Samples Laboratory (MGSL) provided support for the curation and distribution of seafloor geological samples collected by researchers at the Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island. These samples include sediment cores, rock dredges, grabs, and material collected by remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). During the funding period 31 sediment cores, 323 rock dredges, and 324 remotely operated vehicle-collected samples were added to the MGSL collection. Information about the samples such as position, depth and initial description were submitted to the NGDC community database operated by NOAA for the purpose of identifying marine geological samples for use by scientists in their research projects. In the same period the staff of the MGSL distributed 8736 sediment core and volcanic rock samples to individual researchers inside and outside of the University of Rhode Island. The MGSL was also used as an important educational and outreach center for the Graduate School of Oceanography. Activities included visits by local school classes, science open houses, and use of the lab by graduate level courses in marine geology. During the funding period significant upgrades in outreach infrastructure were also accomplished at the MGSL. These include creation of new display posters for various types of deep sea samples, selection of key sample types for display in glass cases, and establishment of HD flat screens in the core lab for link-ups to ongoing live broadcasts of oceanographic cruises and video playback of seafloor sampling operations.
The project also resulted in the training of four graduate student assistants in the description and archiving of marine geological samples. They also learned about the specific techniques that can be used to sample both sediments and rocks of the seafloor. This knowledge is important in their professional development as marine geologists and gives them valuable insight into the planning and execution of marine geological field programs that they are likely to undertake later in their careers.
Last Modified: 05/22/2017
Modified by: Steven Carey
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