Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Water Impoundments
EPA Office of Research and Development
NSF/EPA Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Opportunities
Opportunity Title: |
Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Water Impoundments |
Research Area: |
Air |
EPA Lab/Center/Office: |
Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling (CEMM), Office of Research and Development |
Location: |
Cincinnati, OH |
Duration: |
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Project Description: |
EPA is responsible for reporting the nation’s annual greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory to the United Nations. In 2002 the EPA included GHG emissions from reservoirs for the first time and the Agency is currently conducting research to improve the accuracy of the emission estimate. Research activities include direct emission estimates at reservoirs across the US, remote sensing based estimates, and statistical model development. This large research effort will present many opportunities for student involvement including field sampling, laboratory experiments, analytical work, and data analysis. The student will also have an opportunity to interact with other research groups investigating a wide range of topics including algal blooms and nutrient management. |
Fellowship Goal and Learning Objectives: |
Goal: The student will learn how to work with a team, identify research questions, interpret environmental data, and communicate research results to scientists, stake holders and policy makers. Learning Objectives:
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Preferred Skills and Qualifications: |
Qualifications: Graduate student or Ph.D. in one of the relevant fields (e.g., Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, Geo-environmental Engineering, Soil Science, Ecology Biology). |
Point of Contact or Research Lead: |
Jake Beaulieu (beaulieu.jake@epa.gov) |
For more information about EPA Research Fellowship opportunities, visit: https://www.epa.gov/research-fellowships/graduate-research-fellowship-program-grfp-intern