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Science, Weathering, and a Little Hershey Chocolate
2026-05-18 19:12
Glow and Behold! Presented our findings about the mechanism of photo-oxidative weathering of varying plastics at the ACS Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting at Hershey, PA. It was a great time learning abou...
Celebrating Student Innovation in Water Science (Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2026)
2026-05-16 19:06
Despite taking up a good chunk of the weekend, judging the Stockholm Junior Water Prize left me feeling energized after reconnecting with old friends, albeit virtually.
Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental Scientists in Philadelphia
2026-05-01 19:02
Blessed to have journeyed with our Philadelphia Emerging Contaminants Initiative (PECI) student fellows over the past two semesters. After developing research questions on how PFAS, microplastics, and...
New Publication: Weathering, Fluorescence, and Microplastic Identification
2026-04-29 18:59
New publication alert! Ever wanted to know how weathering affects the different physicochemical properties of plastics? Well, this is the resource for you!
In this study, we explored how different mo...
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