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Aug 4, 2020
Dr. Mazeika Sullivan, a facuty member in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University has recently been appointed to lead a new Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Task Force for the Society of Freshwater Science (SFS). This initiative aims to break down barriers for underrepresented groups through a set of intentional and clear actions such as establishing long-term relationships with minority-serving institutions; increasing authorship opportunities for underrepresented scientists; developing a Diversity Mentor program; instituting a JEDI training program for all SFS members; increasing the Society's international profile/membership; and reviewing business practices to increase support of minority-owned businesses. The JEDI Task Force will to work quickly to effect "rapid evolution" in SFS around JEDI issues. Dr. Sullivan was selected to lead this initiative because of his effective and long-term work in broadening participation in science.
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Jul 28, 2020
A new HGTV article written by Margeaux Emery, “When to Test Garden Soil for Lead Contamination and What to Do if It’s Present” features expertise provided by Nicholas Basta, professor of Soil and Environmental Chemistry in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University. The article shares scientific information and guidance for homeowners and gardeners on the paramount importance of testing soil for contaminants and especially at certain areas, such as former industrial sites or old urban areas being considered for new uses and how to have your soil tested and what the results mean for edible gardening.
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Jul 15, 2020
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Jul 15, 2020
Early July 2020 News Highlights for the School of Environment and Natural Resources. Find out about recent publications, recognitions and programs offered and much more!
SENR Highlights
Aquatic Ecosystems Program Director Eugene Braig is a contributing author on Ohio Sea Grant’s “Make Learning to Fish This Year’s Summer Project.”
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Jun 26, 2020
Late June 2020 News Highlights for the School of Environment and Natural Resources. Find out about recent publications, recognitions and programs offered and much more!
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Jun 24, 2020
Learn about the Ohio Bat Roost Monitoring Project, a citizen science project of the ODNR, Division of Wildlife in this SENR Picks with Extension Wildlife Program Specialist Marne Titchenell.
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Jun 23, 2020
School of Environment and Natural Resources faculty member Kerry Ard is quoted in a recent NBC News article, “In ‘Cancer Alley,’ a renewed focus on systemic racism is too late” by Luke Denne. Ard, an environmental sociologist, who leads and publishes research on the intersection of environmental inequalities and health disparities notes in the article, “Black Americans are twice as likely to be exposed to the most toxic pollution” and that “African American communities just become like the dumping zones.” Read the full article on the impact of COVID-19 on Black communities here.
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Jun 16, 2020
Early June 2020 News Highlights for the School of Environment and Natural Resources. Find out about recent publications, recognitions and programs offered and much more!
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Jun 8, 2020
Nick Basta, a faculty member in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) has been appointed to the U.S. National Committee for Soil Science (USNC/SS) by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
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Jun 8, 2020
SENR faculty member Shoshanah Inwood, assistant professor of community, food, and economic development discusses the COVID-19 pandemic impact on growers, local farmers, and livestock producers and what consumers will see and should expect as Ohio farmers markets, farm markets, and you-pick operations open in a recent CFAES News Release.
