Professor Alvarez-Cohen Is One of Six Scientists Featured in USN&WR

Professor and Chair Lisa Alvarez-Cohen is one of six scientists on the cutting edge of energy and environmental research featured in U.S. News and World Report's The Energy and Environment issue.

Professor Alvarez-Cohen describes her technique called bioremediation, in which naturally occurring microorganisms living in the soil are manipulated so that they will organically degrade toxins building up in aquifers and other water supplies. Although the storage tanks that contain hazardous wastes may be made more reliable, she maintains, "It is important for us to understand whether any chemical we're going to release into the environment has the potential for biodegrading, or not. And if it does, we need to know how."

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Congratulations, Professor Alvarez-Cohen, on this recognition for your research.