2008 Funded Grant Projects

Follow the links below to read more about the grant projects funded in the year 2008.

John Barrie, The Appropriate Technology Collaborative, Ann Arbor, MI

“Creating and Disseminating an Efficient Cost Effective Universal LED Circuit Board Design as a Replacement for Kerosene Lamps in Central America”

(Category: General Conservation)

Chen, Dr. Gang

Dr. Gang Chen, Xinjiang Environment and Natural Resources Conservation Research Institute, Xinjiang, China

“Conserving the Wild Bactrian Camels by Developing Sustainable Desert Communities in Xianjiang, China”

(Category: Plant/Animal Conservation)

Hart, Melanie

Melanie Hart, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby BC, Canada

“Controlling the Peach Twig Borer Moth with Sound Signals”

(Category: Agriculture)

This agriculture grant is sponsored by Doug and Jennifer Moreland.

Ho, Dr. Chi-Hua

Dr. Chi-Hua Ho, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

“Producing Biodegradable Plastics from Wastewater”

(Category: waste management and minimization)

House, Sue

Sue House, Madison High Academy of Science and Natural Resources, Portland, OR

“Creating a School-Based Permaculture Garden that Provides Hands-On Educational Opportunities, Food for Students, and a Home for Wildlife"

(Category: education)

This education grant is sponsored by Reeve Lindbergh

Kearns, Joshua

Joshua Kearns, Aqueous Solutions, Huntington, WV

“Providing Safe Drinking Water to Rural Communities in Thailand Using Charcoal Filtration to Remove Pesticides"

(Category: Health)

This grant in health is sponsored by the Jim and Maureen Lloyd Grant Endowment

Morse, Jennifer

Jennifer L. Morse, Duke University, Durham, NC

“Predicting the Fate of Nitrogen and the Impact on Water Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Sea Level Rise and Wetland Restoration"

(Category: Air and Water Conservation)

This grant in air and water conservation is sponsored by Clare Hallward.

Raman, Dr. Ganesh

Dr. Ganesh Raman, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

“Using High Frequency Sound Waves from Ultrasonic Actuators to Reduce Noise from Commercial Aircraft"

(Category: aviation)

This aviation grant is sponsored by Lycoming Engines.

Rosen, Shale

Shale Rosen, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland, ME and University of Bergen / Institute of Marine Research, Norway

“Evaluating the Use of Midwater Trawls to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Commercial Fishing”

(Category: Animal Conservation)

This grant in animal conservation is sponsored by Knox Bridges.

Segal, Yaron

Yaron Segal, Yale University, New Haven, CT

“Developing High Performance Materials to Directly Convert Waste Heat into Electricity”

(Category: waste minimization and management)

This grant in waste minimization and management is sponsored by Cherbec Advancement Foundation.