Kenneth Brown, Professor of Chemistry, recently received a National Institutes of Health award via Purdue University for $137,225. The project is titled Community-academic partnership to address environmental contamination and health.
Dr. Brown, along with two undergraduate researchers, will gather data on the contaminant levels of metals and volitle organic compounds in soil and water samples in Northern Lake County, Indiana. The project team will also gather input from community stakeholders on how to seek environmental justice to best serve the community.
Congratulations on your recent award, Kenneth!