RUI - Upgrade OF X-Ray Diffraction Capabilities at the      South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
{'Code': '06020104', 'Directorate': {'LongName': 'Directorate For Geosciences'}, 'Division': {'LongName': 'Div Atmospheric & Geospace Sciences'}}
{'SignBlockName': 'Jarvis L. Moyers'}
Qualitative and quantitative x-ray diffraction analysis                    plays a very significant role in atmospheric, geological and                    material science undergraduate and graduate programs on the                     South Dakota School of Mines and Technology campus.  This                       award provides partial support for purchase of a state-of-                      the-art x-ray diffractometer, including automation controls                     and software allowing rapid processing of x-ray data for                        qualitative and quantitative analysis.  This system will                        replace a out dated diffractometer currently in use which does                  not provide sufficient capabilities to be competitive in all                    areas of research and service to classes.  A number of research                 programs will be serviced by the new equipment including the                    chemical characterization of atmospheric particulates matter,                   and a number of earth science projects where identification                     and quantitation of mineral species is important to an                          understanding of geochemical and petrologic processes.  Both                    undergraduate and graduate students will play a significant                     role in the accomplishment of the research objectives of these                  programs.
{'FirstName': 'Briant', 'LastName': 'Davis', 'EmailAddress': 'bdavis@silver.sdsmt.edu', 'StartDate': '03/15/1988', 'EndDate': None, 'RoleCode': 'Principal Investigator'}
{'Name': 'South Dakota School of Mines and Technology', 'CityName': 'Rapid City', 'ZipCode': '577013995', 'PhoneNumber': '6053941218', 'StreetAddress': '501 East Saint Joseph Street', 'CountryName': 'United States', 'StateName': 'South Dakota', 'StateCode': 'SD'}
[{'Code': '1580', 'Text': 'INSTRUMENTATION & FACILITIES'}, {'Code': '9120', 'Text': 'CROSS-DIRECTORATE PROGRAMS'}]
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