Clarkson University Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering Shane Rogers is conducting research on the use of macroalgae, or kelp, as part of his Fulbright Scholar Award to Norway.

Clarkson's Shane Rogers Studying Macroalgae and Coastal Wastewater in Norway on Fulbright Scholarship

Terry Platz March 10, 2016

Under a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, Clarkson's Shane Rogers is leading a group of United States researchers in the multinational "MACROSEA" effort. "Nurtients discharged in wastewater streams are valuable commodities that unrecovered, may lead to degradation of coastal waters," Rogers said. "Kelp, such as the species of focus in this study, is feedstock for a variety of useful products including fish and livestock feed ingredients, alginates, and bioenergy, among others."

For International Women's Day: Trailblazing Astronomer Vera Rubin on Science, Stereotypes, and Success

Terry Platz March 9, 2016

As if being a trailblazing woman in science in the 1950s weren't already challenging, Vera Rubin was severely criticized for her theories regarding the existence of dark matter. But once her evidence proved indisputable she was elected to the National Academy of Sciences as only the third female astronomer and was eventually awarded the National Medal of Science, America's most prestigious scientific accolade. This article by Maria Popova, which first appeared on her site Brain Pickings, is reposted, with her permission, in honor of International Women's Day.

Flint, Michigan and the Need for Innovation, Research and Repair

Terry Platz March 8, 2016

The reasons that underlie the water crisis in Flint, Michigan are less obvious than the headlines that made the issue national news. Every month, thousands of water stories set in hundreds of U.S. communities top front pages. Tragedies like Flint can be prevented if local communities and officials advocate for a new generation of federal water policy and innovation.

MSEM students practice instructor 'preach' of environmental sustainability

Terry Platz January 21, 2016

Student project consistent with MSEM instructor and Riverkeeper Paul Gallay 'green' priorities lesson.

Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries

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