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Biogeochemistry at the Academy of Natural Sciences
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the oldest natural sciences institution in the Western Hemisphere, is dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science.
The Environmental Biogeochemistry Section in the Academy's Patrick Center for Environmental Research is concerned with the influence of organisms on the sources, fate, and transport of chemicals in the environment, broadly, and aquatic systems especially. Our expertise includes the cycling of bioactive elements (carbon, nitrogen & phosphorus) as well as trace elements (e.g., lead, copper, mercury & zinc) and organic contaminants (e.g. PFAS, PCBs & PAHs). Our projects span the gradient from basic research studies to monitoring programs and environmental assessments, often in close collaboration with other sections in the Patrick Center.
In addition to our science we regularly engage with museum visitors and members through the Academy's museum events, lecture series, blog posts, and community activities, and mentor and train students through our internship opportunities, the DESLA high school summer camps, and our connections with Drexel's Dept. of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science (BEES).
Our lab facilities provide a range of geochemical analytical services for investigators within the Academy and outside investigators. We have a broad range of laboratory and field equipment to support both basic and applied environmental studies.
To learn more about us, our projects, facilities, and available services visit the Section's website.
The Environmental Biogeochemistry Section in the Academy's Patrick Center for Environmental Research is concerned with the influence of organisms on the sources, fate, and transport of chemicals in the environment, broadly, and aquatic systems especially. Our expertise includes the cycling of bioactive elements (carbon, nitrogen & phosphorus) as well as trace elements (e.g., lead, copper, mercury & zinc) and organic contaminants (e.g. PFAS, PCBs & PAHs). Our projects span the gradient from basic research studies to monitoring programs and environmental assessments, often in close collaboration with other sections in the Patrick Center.
In addition to our science we regularly engage with museum visitors and members through the Academy's museum events, lecture series, blog posts, and community activities, and mentor and train students through our internship opportunities, the DESLA high school summer camps, and our connections with Drexel's Dept. of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science (BEES).
Our lab facilities provide a range of geochemical analytical services for investigators within the Academy and outside investigators. We have a broad range of laboratory and field equipment to support both basic and applied environmental studies.
To learn more about us, our projects, facilities, and available services visit the Section's website.
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Dr. Marie J. Kurz
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, TN |
Email. kurzmj<at>ornl.gov
Tel. +1 (865) 341-1731 Web. https://www.ornl.gov/ |