SOLVING FOR OUR PLANET’S FUTURE We’re asking real-world questions in Vermont that point toward better ways for the entire planet. From our local groundwater to our national electric grid, we’re all connected. For our college’s faculty, that’s more than a simple truth. It’s a call to action, driving research in the lab and in the field to find cleaner, greener, safer ways.
HERE’S WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE.
>| Building a smart electric grid with new algorithms to smooth out the supply of renewable electricity.
>| Applying advanced mathematics to find elusive, toxic methane leaks in underground wells.
>| Monitoring stream bank erosion to better understand and control phosphorous pollution, critical to the health of Lake Champlain.
Where sustainable meets smart.
>| Building sophisticated sensor systems— including ground-penetrating radar— to help cities remotely monitor and map water pipes and gas lines, to prevent failures and waste.