Women in Science: Learning the Science to Protect the Planet
By Mary Wigginton Right now, Cynthia Nolt-Helms is up to her blue eyes in the never ending roll of logistic details needed to run EPA’s annual P3 Award, a college competition for sustainability. With...
View ArticleWomen In Science: Women’s History Month – New Generation, New Innovation
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays. By Lyndee Collins In honor of Women’s History Month, I felt it was appropriate to honor a woman who is...
View ArticleWomen in Science: Innovative Girl Power Impacts U.S. Workforce – You Can Too!
By Barbara Bennett For Women’s History Month, I’d like to celebrate the importance of women in the work force. In 2009, women accounted for 51 percent of all people employed in management,...
View ArticleWomen in Science: From Tide Pools to Children’s Health – One Scientist’s Journey
By Brenda Foos How did I become a woman in science? In third grade I got an “A” in science class, and I have been hooked ever since! Why environmental science? That lesson came when I was in high...
View ArticleWomen in Science: Noha Gaber — Building Bridges of Leadership and Collaboration
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays. By Noha Gaber When I meet with college students to talk about the benefits of government service and...
View ArticleWomen in Science: Nancy Stoner – Beaches and Clean Water
By Nancy Stoner As I look out my window, the budding trees, blooming flowers and falling rain signal that spring is coming. With the warmer weather, my family and countless others will be headed...
View ArticleWomen in Science: Ann Richard
By Marguerite Huber I have always envisioned myself working at EPA—out saving the planet. As a current intern, getting to interview those who actually do is particularly exciting to me. Enter Ann...
View ArticleWomen in Science: Kesha Forrest — Environmental Science and Policy is in my DNA
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays. By Kesha Forrest That’s me in the photo, early on in my graduate studies at Howard University,...
View ArticleEnvironmental Compliance and Enforcement in Underserved Neighborhoods
By Cynthia Giles Far too often in this country we see minority, low-income and indigenous communities overburdened by exposure to environmental pollution. They can see, feel, and smell the air, water...
View ArticleAfter the Storm
By Lina Younes As millions of residents along the mid-Atlantic and northeastern regions of the United States are getting their lives back in order after Sandy’s vicious rampage, many are still dealing...
View ArticleMake Your Child’s Summer A Learning Experience!
By Lina Younes As the school year comes to an end, children are eagerly making plans to do “fun things” during the summer. In other words, their idea of “fun” is basically anything that doesn’t have to...
View ArticleWhat to Say about Ramps
Each Monday we write about the New England environment and way of life seen through our local perspective. Previous posts By Amy Miller No matter how much you beg, I won’t tell you where I found them....
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