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Urban Environmental Issues: Hartford Technology Transfer and Outreach
EPA Grant Number: R828771C009Subproject: this is subproject number 009 , established and managed by the Center Director under grant R828771
(EPA does not fund or establish subprojects; EPA awards and manages the overall grant for this center).
Center: HSRC (2001) - Center for Hazardous Substances in Urban Environments
Center Director: Bouwer, Edward J.
Title: Urban Environmental Issues: Hartford Technology Transfer and Outreach
Investigators: Hoag, George , Carley, Robert , Perkins, Chris
Institution: University of Connecticut
EPA Project Officer: Lasat, Mitch
Project Period: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002
Project Amount: Refer to main center abstract for funding details.
RFA: Hazardous Substance Research Centers - HSRC (2001)
Research Category: Hazardous Waste/Remediation
Description:
Objective:The objectives of this technology transfer and outreach program are; to provide an independent and objective source of services and education to Hartford communities affected by hazardous substances in their environment and to empower residents and municipal employees of Hartford by providing relevant technical assistance and environmental education.
Approach:ERI will work to integrate the research and outreach activities of the center into the curriculum of the Hartford science magnet school. We will provide three paid summer internships, awarded on a competitive basis to students so they may gain hands on environmental experience. These internships will be associated with active center research projects, under the direct supervision of principal investigators. A short course geared towards municipal and community leaders will be developed. This course will cover the introductory environmental sciences associated with the research priorities of the center, to include air toxics, brownfields, lead poisoning, and indoor air quality. Effective communication and leadership skills will be integrated into the curriculum of the program. There will be no fee associated with enrollment in this course.
During the second year of the program, an interactive, multimedia Hazardous Substance Research Center CD-ROM will be developed. This Interactive training hybrid CD-ROM will provide a comprehensive overview of the sampling, analytical, and state-of-the-art research methods used in this program. This CD-ROM will provide a low cost and long-term solution to technology transfer and education in an interesting multimedia learning environment, complete with new and emerging technologies and methodologies. The sampling and analytical methods modules will include photographic images, graphics, full-motion video and narration to emphasize key elements. The summer internship program and environmental short course will be continued during the second year of the program.
Expected Results:The beneficial results of the internship and short course program elements will be effective training of personnel more capable of making informed assessments and decision regarding urban environmental issues, ultimately enhanced urban environmental quality. The CD-ROM program elemental is expected to significantly enhance informational access by the target audiences.
Supplemental Keywords:urban, environment, CD-ROM, hazardous, substance, brownfields, quality, short-course, multimedia. , Scientific Discipline, Waste, Health, RFA, PHYSICAL ASPECTS, Brownfields, Risk Assessments, Health Risk Assessment, Physical Processes, Hazardous Waste, Hazardous, Ecology and Ecosystems, urban environment, outreach material, brownfield sites, environmental hazards, human health risk, technical outreach, outreach and education, CD-ROM, community support, contaminant dynamics, hazardous substance contamination, exposure, technology transfer, human exposure
Main Center Abstract and Reports:
R828771 HSRC (2001) - Center for Hazardous Substances in Urban Environments
Subprojects under this Center:
(EPA does not fund or establish subprojects; EPA awards and manages the overall grant for this center).
R828771C001 Co-Contaminant Effects on Risk Assessment and Remediation Activities Involving Urban Sediments and Soils: Phase II
R828771C002 The Fate and Potential Bioavailability of Airborne Urban
Contaminants
R828771C003 Geochemistry, Biochemistry, and Surface/Groundwater Interactions
for As, Cr, Ni, Zn, and Cd with Applications to Contaminated Waterfronts
R828771C004 Large Eddy Simulation of Dispersion in Urban Areas
R828771C005 Speciation of chromium in environmental media using capillary
electrophoresis with multiple wavlength UV/visible detection
R828771C006 Zero-Valent Metal Treatment of Halogenated Vapor-Phase Contaminants in SVE Offgas
R828771C007 The Center for Hazardous Substances in Urban Environments (CHSUE) Outreach Program
R828771C008 New Jersey Institute of Technology Outreach Program for EPA Region II
R828771C009 Urban Environmental Issues: Hartford Technology Transfer and Outreach
R828771C010 University of Maryland Outreach Component
R828771C011 Environmental Assessment and GIS System Development of Brownfield Sites in Baltimore
R828771C012 Solubilization of Particulate-Bound Ni(II) and Zn(II)
R828771C013 Seasonal Controls of Arsenic Transport Across the Groundwater-Surface Water Interface at a Closed Landfill Site
R828771C014 Research Needs in the EPA Regions Covered by the Center for Hazardous Substances in Urban Environments
R828771C015 Transport of Hazardous Substances Between Brownfields and the Surrounding Urban Atmosphere