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Pittsburgh District researcher flexes her ‘mussels’ toward doctorate degree
Kristi Dobra, an environmental resource specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, is currently pursuing a doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh while researching metals in the Ohio River watershed and their impact on freshwater mussels. She is supported by the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship, which is funded by the Department of Defense.
Geology and psychology professors receive 23rd annual Manners Awards
Daniel J. Bain, associate professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science, is one of two recipients of the 23rd annual Steven D. Manners Research Development award from the University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR). Bain’s project will focus on “Toxic Metal Soil Pollution Near Coking Facilities: Information Gaps in Public Health Policymaking.”
Congratulations 2023 Geology & Environmental Science Graduates!
Graduates were honored at the department's senior send-off on April 29th.
Geology & Environmental Science Students honored at 2023 Dept. Awards Luncheon
Students earned departmental schoalrships to fund research, travel, acadmeic expenses, and more!
Dr. Cheryl Hapke honored as dept. Distinguished Alumni!
Dr. Hapke gave a seminar and received an award honoring her acheivements.
Graduate student Chloe Glover honored by American Geophysical Union
Graduate student Chloe Glover (advisor Nadine McQuarrie) was honored with an Outstanding Student Presentation Award for her work at the American Geophysical Union's 2022 fall meeting!
Junior Helene Tracey makes history!
Helene made history last summer as a member of one of the National Park Service’s first all-women wildland fire fighting corps!
PhD Student Giannina Ramirez receives ARCS Pittsburgh Endowed Scholar Award
We are pleased to announce that our first year PhD student Giannina Ramirez has been selected to receive the ARCS Pittsburgh Endowed Scholar Award!
Geology professors receive award from Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Pitt researchers Brian Stewart (PI) and Rosemary Capo (co-I) receive funding for a work optimizing rare earth element capture during treatment of acid mine drainage.
Congratulations to our 2022 Graduates!
Graduating seniors in Geology & Environmental Science were honored at the department's reception on May 1st, 2022.