Charcoal impacts on near-surface hydrology

Project InfoCharcoal impacts on near-surface hydrologyBrandon Dugan | dugan@mines.eduCharcoal from forest fires impacts soil hydrology and geomorphology. In this project, we will look at resistivity as a tool to quantify how water storage changes in soil after...

IMURF – Mine Dust Measurement with Location Tracking

Project InfoIMURF – Mine Dust Measurement with Location TrackingJürgen Brune | jbrune@mines.eduCoal miners have a high prevalence of lung diseases, and it is rising. We are combining a personal dust monitor (PDM) with a location tracking system to identify...

“Cold Sintering”: Teaching New Rocks Old Tricks

Project Info”Cold Sintering”: Teaching New Rocks Old TricksGeoff Brennecka | gbrennec@mines.eduAlexis Sitchler | astichler@mines.eduFor centuries, materials scientists have relied almost exclusively on thermal energy for processing engineered materials,...