“My research looks at how permafrost is degrading because of global warming, taking a look at how much carbon is in the permafrost. That way we have an idea how much is going to be released and how it is going to impact climate change.”
—Roser Matamala, Environmental Sciences (EVS)
“I use only a refillable water bottle and I encourage others to use them. I also recycle. I’ll take things out of the garbage at home and put them in the recycle bin.”
—Shigeta Applewhite, Office of the Director (OTD)
“I reduce my environmental footprint by biking to work. It’s about 10 miles each way. I bike as long as it’s not raining or snowing, so roughly nine months out of the year.”
—John Kopasz, Chemical Sciences and Engineering (CSE)
“I drive a hybrid ledger vehicle. And I ride my bicycle on campus so I don’t have to drive”
—Jeff Overby, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
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“I’m a nuclear engineer, so I’ve worked on carbon-free electricity and energy production for about 30 years.”
—Jeff Binder, Energy and Global Security (EGS)
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“I recycle at home and I telecommute when I can,” said Sue Benda (XSD). “And I’m always after the lights. I turn them off at work and at home.”
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“I use non-toxic paints in my modeling,” said William Vinikour, Envionmental Science (EVS).
What kind of modeling?
“Monsters and dinosaurs,” said Vinikour.
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“I like my job and benefits,” said Sandy Smith (OCF). “I went on maternity leave and was off for 15 weeks. I’m so glad I was able to spend that time with my new baby.”
“And I’m glad I was able to help her with the kids!” added Linda Wesolowski (FMS), Sandy’s mother.
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“I like that the work we do here is important to our nation. It has a positive impact.”
—Stu Meredith, Performance Management and Assurance (PMA)
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