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09/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2024 19:35

Georgia Southern University among top five student teams to receive EPA award to develop environmental technologies

Georgia Southern University among top five student teams to receive EPA award to develop environmental technologies

September 20, 2024

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ATLANTA (Sept. 20, 2024) -Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $498,801 in research funding to five college teams including Georgia Southern University to further develop their innovative technologies to help address urgent environmental and public health challenges. Winning projects address high priority issues such as developing PFAS-free alternatives and ensuring cleaner water by reducing lead, microplastics and nutrient runoff.

"Congratulations to this year's teams whose innovative research projects focus on overcoming critical issues to protect public health and the environment," said Chris Frey, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Research and Development."These students are bringing their exciting ideas to life and expanding their learning experience beyond the classroom."

"We are excited to announce this award to these college teams, especially at Georgia Southern University," said acting Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle of EPA's Southeast Region. "Water scarcity and water quality are key concerns in our region, and their research will help us address some of the water quality issues we are facing."

The Georgia Southern University student team plans to design and build a 3D filtration technology to enhance nutrient removal in runoff from urban or agricultural watersheds.

The awards are part of EPA's People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program. The student teams are receiving Phase II awards as part of the 18th Annual P3 competition. Awardees previously received a one-year grant of up to $25,000 for Phase I to develop their idea. Teams highlighted today successfully competed for a Phase II grant of up to $100,000 to implement their design in a real-world setting.

Learn more about the P3 Phase II winners.

Learn more about EPA's P3 Program.