Progress 09/01/07 to 07/31/10
Outputs
The project was initiated in September 2007 and completed on July 31, 2010. The main emphasis of this project was to strengthen and upgrade laboratories to provide hands-on training to the Veterinary Technology students using state-of-the-art equipment. We have procured all the equipment with the funds requested in this grant. These include:1 Olympus Stereomicroscope;1 BX41; 1 Microscope Digital Camera facilitated with computer; Computer OptiPlex 960 Minitower Base; OptiPlex 780, Cor 2 Duo E7500 w VT, 1066FSB; One existing Nikon microscopes was upgraded with digital camera, facilitated with computer; See- through laboratory refrigerator;, Thermal Cycler(BioRad, Series C1000; Agarose Gel Electrophoresis (Horizontal)-(4), 4 D- Electrophoresis Set (Vertical); 4 Power Station; 2 Dewar Flasks; 4 Table Top Centrifuge; 4 Mini Centrifuges; Homogenizers; 6 -20 Cooler Buckets; 2 Vortex Maxi-Mix; VetScan VS2 Chemistry Analyzer; Hydro Tech Gel Drying System, Fluorometer; Rocking Platform, Digital shaker; Vortex Maxi-Mix ; Agarose Gel Electrophoresis (Horizontal); Mini Centrifuge; PowerPac HC Power Supply; 4 Mini Centrifuge (BioRad), 6 Micropipette Set (Hamilton); 2 Micropipette Set Stands, 5 DNA and Protein Vertical Gel Electrophoresis Units, Gel Dryer, Vacuum pump; 2 Vortexes, Digital Shaker for gel holding tray; 2 Dewar Flasks; 1 Electronic Balance, 2 Digital Balances; Fluorometer; 6 Cooler Buckets; 4 TLC Tanks; 10 Microscopes (Olympus); 2 Refractometers, 2 Multi stirrer; 4 digital hot plate;1 Freezer - 86 C 115V; Thermal Printer Video /Analog FI-26X; UV Transilluminator; Paraffin Dispenser; Centrifuge fixed angle; Rotor for Clinical Centrifuge; Clinical Centrifuge; Safety Cabinet/Laminar Flow; Microfuge; Centrifuge; Rotor Assay w/4Bucketes; Adaptor for Rotor;1Olympus 5- Headed Teaching Microscope; Laptop Computer; 10 Olympus Laboratory; Microscopes, and 2 pH meters. PRODUCTS: Students, faculties, and scientists are receiving hands-on experience in the use of equipment procured under this project. This will be our on-going activity in the veterinary technology program. This project has enhanced the quality of our instructions. OUTCOMES: Training of student using modern equipment will be our on-going activity. Train K-12 summer teachers in the use of modern equipment and technology. This part of the project was not completed because of non-availability of the equipment on time; It took long time to procure and assemble needed equipment during the tenure of this project. This objective of this project will be completed whenever there is an opportunity to do so. New opportunity to enhance skills of minority students in modern technology. Increase skilled manpower for the nation. Student will become more competitive in job market. Would provide us opportunity to add advance courses in biotechnology as well as develop collaborative teaching and research programs with other institutions. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: This project received excellent visibility in the community and on the university campus through a local news paper--Macon Telegraph and TV channel Fox 24, WGXA. MACON reporter interviewed our faculty and students and that was later broadcasted as a news item and the interview was also published on the internet (www.fox24.com) entitled: 'FVSU Science Students Received New Equipment. Marketing and Communication Department of the Fort Valley State University also published an online story entitled: FVSU's Vet Science Department Plans Laboratory Upgrade 'Tooling Up for Tomorrow.' FUTURE INITIATIVES: Efforts are being made to develop collaborative teaching and research program with the Georgia State Veterinary Disease Diagnostic labs located in Tifton and The University of Georgia at Athens. This will also help us in planning advanced courses in Veterinary Biotechnology and Molecular Disease Diagnosis.
Impacts
Students, faculties and scientists are now utilizing the modern equipment in instruction as well as for conducting research. The quality of education has improved significantly. Would help to meet national need for skilled manpower. Furthermore, the completion of this project will prepare our graduates for competitive job market.
Publications
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Progress 09/01/08 to 08/31/09
Outputs
This is a second year report for this project which was initiated on October 1, 2007. During this reporting period a significant progress has been made by procuring a variety of equipment and laboratory supplies. This includes a Thermal Cycler(BioRad, Sereis 1000, 96 well), See-through Refrigerator (Thermo Fisher), 4 Mini Centrifuge (BioRad), 6 Micropipette Set (Hamilton); 2 Micropipette Set Stands, 5 DNA and Protein Vertical Gel Electrophoresis Units (BioRad), Gel Dryer (BioRad), Vacuum pump ( Bio Rad), 2 Vortexes ( BioRad), Digital Shaker for DNA and Protein Gel holding Tray (BioRad). The items already ordered but yet received are: 2 Dewar Flasks (5 and 35 L size), Electronic Balance, 2 Digital Balances; Fluorometer (Hyofer; from Fisher); 6 Cooler Bucket, 4 TLC Tanks Fisher); 10 Microscopes (Olympus); and various Chemicals, glassware, and Supplies of over $7,000.00. Quotations for several other items have been invited and are being processed. We are expecting to complete our procurement much before the termination date of the project. PRODUCTS: Students, faculty and staff are now using the newly procured equipment in various classes-- Molecular Techniques in the Biomedical Research Methods class, Clinical Microbiology, and Clinical Pathology and Chemistry. This gives an opportunity for hands-on learning with the use of the latest equipment and lab procedures. Therefore, faculty and staff feel comfortable in providing modern technologies to the students. OUTCOMES: Up-grading of our labs with state-of-the -art equipment and supplies has given the faculty in opportunity to enhance the quality of instructions provided to the students. In addition, we will able to provide workshops on hands-on training to local K-12 teachers during the summer to meet their continuing education requirements. This laboratory as well as other departmental facilities will provide valuable learning resource. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: This will be a continuous activity for providing hands-on training to our students particularly the use of the modern equipment in day-to-day instructions. This will also enhance student's capabilities to develop their careers and involve them in scientific research. FUTURE INITIATIVES: Our goal is to continue to develop this laboratory facility further in biotechnology to the level of Bio-safety level II and conduct quality research in disease diagnostic and seek outside funding. This will further help our students conduct research at the undergraduate level.
Impacts
Faculty and staff are happy to use newly acquired equipment in instructions and conducting research. This has enhanced quality of our instructions. Furthermore, this has a positive effect on sustaining full accreditation of our program from the accrediting agency (American Veterinary Medical Association).
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Progress 09/01/07 to 08/31/08
Outputs
The project was initiated on October 1, 2007. Research was initiated to procure urgently needed pieces of equipment. Enquires were made and quotations were received from suppliers. Several pieces of equipment were purchased and are in use like two new Olympus microscopes. One Stereomicroscope System SZX7; one System Microscope BX41 and one Microscope Digital Camera DP25 with Software DP2-BSW facilitated with computer. All of these have been installed for teaching and research. One of our existing Nikon microscopes was upgraded and connected with digital camera DP25 facilitated with computer. The students help in preparing solutions and regents; keeping the lab updated and instruments in working order. They also help instructors in their instructional activities. Several pieces of equipment have been ordered including laboratory refrigerator, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis (Horizontal System), 2-D Electrophoresis Set (Vertical System); Power Station; Dewar Flasks; Table Top Centrifuge; Mini Centrifuge; Homogenizers;-20 Cooler Bucket; Refrigerator Rack; TLC Plates; Vortex Maxi-Mix; etc. and their deliveries expected anytime. Some of the equipment orders are under process including Thermal Cycler; Fluorometer; Hematology Analyzer; Electronic Balance and Kits; Digital Shaking Water Bath; Microtome; Slide staining outfit and accessories and Microbiological Incubator. PRODUCTS: Students/faculties/scientists are getting hands-on experience and are gaining knowledge of using these pieces of modern and much needed equipments. This may certainly enhance the standard of curriculum activities. OUTCOMES: These laboratory facilities with state-of-art equipment are going to be the part of our permanent training facility for our undergraduate students and K-12 teachers. It is going to enhance skills of minority students in modern technology which will increase skilled manpower for USA. Our students are going to be more knowledgeable using this modern equipment that will make them more competitive in the job market. This modern laboratory will be used to develop collaborative teaching and research programs in future. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: This project essentially deals with strengthening laboratories with equipment to provide hands on experience to undergraduate students. This award was communicated to our community through local news paper Macon Telegraph, TV news channel Fox 24, WGXA. MACON reporter interviewed our faculties and students who later broadcasted the news and the article was published on www.fox24.com entitled 'FVSU Science Students Received New Equipment.' Fort Valley State University Marketing and Communication Department also published an online story entitled FVSU's Vet Science Department Plans Laboratory upgrade 'Tooling Up for Tomorrow.' FUTURE INITIATIVES: Efforts are in place to develop collaborative teaching and research program using this state-of-the-art equipment. It would assist us in developing an advance course in Veterinary Biotechnology.
Impacts
Students/faculties/scientists are gaining modern knowledge through our laboratory facility which is well equipped with modern equipment. This is going to enhance the quality of education at this 1890 institution and is also going to supplement the national effort to meet needs for skilled manpower. It is going to help our graduates to be more competitive to seek rewarding jobs at state, national and international levels.
Publications
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