Song Shu

by zamora | December 15, 2023

Collaborative Research: RUI: Applying Measurements, Models, and Machine Learning to Improve Parameterization of Aerosol Water Uptake and Cloud Condensation Nuclei in the Background Southeastern U.S

by zamora | December 15, 2023

This project focuses on investigating the critical role of atmospheric aerosols in shaping Earth’s energy budget, particularly their direct impact through sunlight scattering and absorption, as well as their indirect influence as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN)....

Advancing Environmental Justice in Disadvantaged NC Communities Through Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance for Manufacturing Facilities

by zamora | December 15, 2023

This project is dedicated to transforming manufacturing practices to be more eco-friendly, with a specific emphasis on communities facing environmental justice challenges. Industries in North Carolina, such as food and beverage production, chemical manufacturing, and...

A Causal Analysis of the Complex Mental Health Impacts of the Climate Crisis in Young People

by zamora | December 15, 2023

New research recognizes the role that environmental factors sensitive to climate change and variability (e.g., increasing temperatures, heat waves) may play in the complex pathway linking environmental exposures and negative mental health and well-being outcomes. A...

AccelNet Implementation: International Network For Researching, Advancing and Assessing Materials for Environmental Sustainability (INFRAMES)

by zamora | December 15, 2023

The International Network for Researching, Advancing, and Assessing Materials for Environmental Sustainability (INFRAMES) leverages the substantial investments in US and EU networks in the area of environmental nanotechnology to assemble a coordinated international...

Increasing Interested Party Engagement and Co-Production for The International Network for Researching, Advancing, and Assessing Materials for Environmental Sustainability (INFRAMES)

by zamora | December 15, 2023

This effort aims to increase meaningful engagement of interested parties in The International Network for Researching, Advancing, and Assessing Materials for Environmental Sustainability (INFRAMES), with the goals of building and better understanding the social...

Social and economic impact of forest carbon markets in Eastern US

by zamora | December 15, 2023

This project is a component of a larger study that will assess the social and economic impact of forest carbon markets and climate change policy on diverse categories of landowners.  Our proposed work aims to gain an understanding of the economic and social...

Assessing the Participation, Effectiveness, and Equity of Revegetation Assistance Programs for Private and Tribal Landowners in the U.S. Using Evidence-Based Policy and Participatory Action Research Approaches

by Lauren Essick | December 15, 2023

One of the goals of this project is to assess the equity of financial and technical assistance programs aimed at revegetation of private and Tribal lands in the U.S. using Participatory Action Research, including: building a network of stakeholders to engage...

Do Forest Carbon Programs Align with the Needs and Values of Tribal Communities in the US South?

by zamora | December 15, 2023

This project will systematically review scientific and gray literature to identify opportunities and barriers for tribal communities and members in the US South to participate in existing and proposed forest carbon programs. The study collaborators will also meet with...

Convergence Research Workshop

by zamora | December 15, 2023

This project addresses the critical need for integrative work in research, emphasizing the convergence of diverse perspectives to co-create knowledge for solving complex challenges. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Science and Technology Centers program...