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Awardees of The Environmental Collaboratory’s Inaugural Research Grant

Academy of Natural Sciences

With support from the Office of Research & Innovation, the College of Engineering and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, seven projects were awarded with over $130,000 in total funding. Congratulations to the following awardees! Environmental Protection Agency.

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Academy leads effort to map Philly’s heat and air quality

Academy of Natural Sciences

This summer the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Philadelphia, working with community scientists so that residents have a stronger voice in the planning and implementation of climate change-preparedness strategies. .

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Bike to Work!

Academy of Natural Sciences

There are many human-made sources of emissions, and on-road motor vehicles, such as cars, are a huge driving factor in air pollution. And according to the American Lung Association, toxic and hazardous air pollutants are suspected to cause cancer, birth defects and impaired lung function, as well as many other negative health effects.

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City Residents Help the Academy Map Urban Hotspots  

Academy of Natural Sciences

His “parents” were among 50 community scientists helping with the Philadelphia Urban Heat Mapping Campaign , a study in which the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University collaborated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He didn’t help much with navigation — he is a dog, after all.

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 5.4.23

PA Environment Daily

Delaware River Watershed Forum Accepting Presentation Proposals Thru May 12 -- Republican Herald: Students Compete In Schuylkill County Envirothon; Winner Moving On To State Competition -- Help Wanted: York Conservation District - Engineering Technicians, Watershed Restoration Specialist [PaEN] -- EPA Region 3 Hosts 2023 Virtual Summit May 17 - Investing (..)

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The Heat of the Moment

Academy of Natural Sciences

Community scientists will map heat and air quality across the city by driving one-hour routes in the morning, afternoon and evening with heat and air quality sensors mounted to their cars. The sensors will produce detailed heat and air pollution maps that will be shared publicly to catalyze equitable solutions to these issues.

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Four Ways to Get Involved in Science!

Academy of Natural Sciences

A database of numerous community-organized projects and events, SciStarter is a great place to find a way to contribute to science simply through your own curiosity. Local cleanups are low commitment options that still make big environmental and scientific impacts.