Department of Geosciences
GeoZips in the News
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2/18/2021
COVID-19 research: Wastewater samples may help direct University actions
A COVID-19 wastewater monitoring project headed up by Dr. John Senko, associate professor of geosciences and biology at UA. Senko is working with University plumbers to obtain the waste samples he needs from five residence halls on campus. -
7/7/2020
Two UA start-up companies benefit from Ohio Third Frontier grants
Two University of Akron start-up companies are among the latest recipients of grants from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission. -
6/26/2019
UA research team probes solution to control Lake Erie’s algae blooms
Project was part of Erie Hack competition to solve lake’s harmful problems. -
2/13/2019
Geosciences Professor Awarded NSF CAREER Grant for Earthquake-Related Research
Graduate and undergraduate students will work with Dr. Caleb Holyoke on the research project, which has been awarded a grant of more than $512,000. -
9/26/2017
Unique iron ore caves of Brazil to be studied by UA geoscientists
The National Science Foundation has awarded $400,000 for groundbreaking research on cave formation. -
5/19/2015
Commemorative plaque being installed at The Rock May 20
Members of UA's Geosciences Club restored the oft-painted, 7-ton rock south of Crouse Hall to its natural state for the event. -
8/27/2013
One of the 'most awesome' labs in America is right here at UA
Microbiologist and geologist Hazel Barton's lab is featured as one of the top 10 most awesome undergraduate research labs by Popular Science. -
4/13/2012
Researchers go deep to understand antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Biology and geology professor Hazel Barton's findings in ancient cave will provide researchers with a better understanding of the medicines doctors rely upon to combat infection and why, increasingly, they are failing. -
1/11/2012
Presentation to address mine safety in Ohio
Dr. W. Ashley Griffith, assistant professor of Geology and Environmental Science will present his research on "Improving Underground Mine Safety in Ohio using Freely-Available, Statewide LiDAR Data" on January 20th. -
11/29/2011
Alumnus appointed to Ohio Department of Natural Resources position
Geology and Environmental Science and Biology alumnus, Richard J. Simmers, has been appointed chief of the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
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