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IRIS research on plastic waste streams featured in Packaging Europe
IRIS affiliates Felix Santiago Collazo and Jenna Jambeck’s research on plastic waste in the ocean was recently featured by the publication Packaging Europe, which is an organization dedicated to understanding the packaging needs of society and highlighting innovative ways to promote sustainability. The article specifically referred to a tool that Santiago Collazo and Jambeck are developing, which will help communities…
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College of Engineering recognizes IRIS faculty in annual awards
We’re proud that a number of our IRIS faculty based in the College of Engineering received awards at the 2023 Celebration of Excellence. Awardees included: American Society of Civil Engineers Fellows Bjorn Birgisson, Ph.D., P.E.Chair, School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering Association for the Science for Limnology & Oceanography Sustaining FellowC. Brock Woodson, Ph.D.Associate Professor National Academy of EngineersJ.…
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UGA highlights natural infrastructure initiatives at White House summit
Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, participated in a panel discussion on workforce development By, Mike Wooten, Sarah Buckleitner During a panel discussion at the White House focused on restoring nature and providing communities tools to be resilient, the University of Georgia’s commitment to teaching, research and public service was highlighted on the national level. Jack Hu,…
