Extramural Research
2001 Level II Scientific And Technological Achievement Awards (STAA)
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Level II awards - are for those who have accomplished a notably excellent research or technological effort that has qualities and values similar to, but to a lesser degree, than those described under Level I. Awarded research has timely consequences and contributes as an important scientific/technological achievement within its discipline or field of study.
| ORD Laboratory Center/Office | Nominating Number | Eligible Authors | Basis for Award |
| NRMRL, RTP, NC | CS0007 |
Dr. Ronald J. Spiegel (75%) |
For significant technological achievement in the conceptual design and testing of a fuel cell system for operation on anaerobic digester gas that has great environmental potential. |
| Titles and Citations of Submitted Papers | |||
| Test Results for Fuel Cell Operation on Anaerobic Digester Gas. Journal of Power Sources, 86:283-288 (2000) | |||
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| NERL, Cincinnati, OH | MM0037 |
Ms. Elizabeth J. Hedrick (80%) |
For research that contributes to the understanding of mercury capture and control in coal combustion emission. |
| Titles and Citations of Submitted Papers | |||
| The development of lodine Based Impinger Solutions for the Efficient Capture of Hgo Using Direct Injection Nebulization- Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Analysis. Environmental Science and Technology, 35(18):3764-3773 (2001) | |||
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| NRMRL, Cincinnati, OH | TF0055 |
Dr. Michael S. Elovitz (90%) |
For advances in the understanding of the role of hydroxyl radicals during ozonation for drinking water treatment. |
| a) Hydroxyl Radical/Ozone Ratios During Ozonation Processes: I. The Rct Concept. Science & Engineering, 21(3):239-260 (1999) | |||
| b) Hydroxyl Radical/Ozone Ratios During Ozonation Processes: II. The Effect of Temperature, pH, Alkalinity and DOM Properties. Science & Engineering, 22(2):123-150 (2000) | |||
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| NERL, RTP, NC | TF0065 |
Mr. Joseph Pinto (40%) |
For contributions to the science of measurements and receptor modeling to improve air quality in the Czech Republic. |
| Titles and Citations of Submitted Papers | |||
| a) Techniques and methods for the determination of haloacetic acids in potable water. Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 2(4): 285-291 (2000) | |||
| b) Total organic carbon analyzers as tools for measuring carbonaceous matter in natural waters. Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 3(1):102-112 (2001) | |||
| c) Quantitation of perchlorate ion: practices and advances applied to the analysis of common matrices. Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 30(4):311-343 (2000) | |||
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| NRMRL, Cincinnati, OH | RM0082 |
Dr. Marie L. O'Shea (80%) |
For research on the evaluation and management of eutrophication in Western Long Island Sound and the Hudson River Estuary. |
| Titles and Citations of Submitted Papers | |||
| Trends in indicators of Eutrophication in Western Long Island Sound and the Hudson-Raritan Estuary. Estuaries, (6):877-901 (2000) | |||
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| NHEERL, Corvallis, OR | RA0139 |
Dr. Robert T. Lackey (100%) |
For scientific and technical achievement in advancing salmon science and in facilitating it's use in developing effective salmon restoration policy. |
| Titles and Citations of Submitted Papers | |||
| "Restoring Wild Salmon to the Pacific Northwest: Chasing an Illusion?". "What We Don't Know about Pacific Northwest Fish runs - An Inquiry into Decision-Making" Portland State University Press, Portland, OR, pp.91-143 (2000) | |||