Tag: Climate Science
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Richard Gross, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Recyclable By Design
On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Plastics that degrade naturally could be a lifesaver for our planet. Richard Gross, professor in the department of chemistry and biology, looks into how to get there. Professor Gross received his Ph.D. from ‘Brooklyn Poly’ (Polytechnic University) working on Polymer Stereochemistry (synthetic chemistry) and then performed postdoctoral research with Robert…
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Gilbert Metcalf, Tufts University – Carbon Tax
A carbon tax could be a boon to our economy. Gilbert Metcalf, professor of citizenship and public service at Tufts University, examines how to go about executing this tough task. Gilbert E. Metcalf is the John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service and Professor of Economics at Tufts University. In addition, he is a…
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Edwin Stafford, Utah State University – Air Pollution Posters
Want to influence parents on an issue? Teach their kids. Edwin Stafford, professor of marketing at Utah State University, examines how teaching kids about pollution changed their parent’s perspective. Edwin R. Stafford, Ph.D., [[email protected]] is a marketing professor at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University who researches the entrepreneurship, marketing,…
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Art McGarity, Swarthmore College – Green Infrastructure to Reduce Water Pollution
On Swarthmore College Week: Overflowing sewers are a problem in many cities. Arthur McGarity, professor of engineering and environmental studies, explores options to control rainwater runoff. Arthur McGarity is the Henry C. and J. Archer Turner Professor of Engineering at Swarthmore College. He received PhD and MSE degrees from Johns Hopkins University and BS degree…
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Jared Nelson, SUNY New Paltz – Fibers and Reducing Emissions
How to help save the environment? Go crunchy. Jared Nelson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at SUNY New Paltz, determines fibers such as flax and hemp could hold the key to sustainability. Dr. Jared Nelson is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at SUNY New Paltz specializing in materials and solid mechanics with research focused on advances…
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Matthew Wallenstein, Colorado State University – Reducing Food Waste
How to reduce food waste? Recycle it. Matthew Wallenstein, professor in the department of soil and crop sciences at Colorado State University, determines how wasted food can help repair degraded soil. Dr. Wallenstein’s research focuses on the role of microbiomes in critical ecosystem processes. In ecosystems from the Arctic to arid grasslands, his lab has…
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Elizabeth Thomas, University at Buffalo – A Wetter Arctic
As the arctic warms we can look to the past for clues to our future. Elizabeth Thomas, assistant professor of geology at the University at Buffalo, examines Greenland’s lakes for answers. Elizabeth K. Thomas is a paleoclimatologist and geochemist. Her research aims to understand how changes in the Earth’s climate have affected precipitation patterns in…
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Kate Sims, Amherst College – Land Conservation
Money may be the root of all evil, but it can also be used for good. Katharine Sims, associate professor of economics and environmental studies at Amherst College, looks into paying landowners to help with environmental management. Katharine Sims is an Associate Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies at Amherst College. Her research examines how…
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Siddharth Vedula, Babson College – It’s Not Easy Building Green
On Babson College Week: Some cities are better than others at being green. Siddharth Vedula, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at Babson College, examines why this is. Dr. Siddharth (Sid) Vedula is an Assistant Professor in the Entrepreneurship division at Babson College. He holds a PhD in Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado at…
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Vikki Rodgers, Babson College – New England Forests and Climate Change
On Babson College Week: Climate change will be alter forests. Vikki L. Rodgers, associate professor of ecology & environmental science at Babson College, examines how dry seasons in New England will take a toll on certain trees. Dr. Rodgers joined Babson College in September 2007 and has taught a variety of ecology, botany and environmental…