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News Release 16-030

Community college teams propose ways to improve natural resource sustainability

NSF, AACC announce finalists for Community College Innovation Challenge

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aerial view of lake Erie showing algal blooms

An algal bloom is a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in a water system. This type of bloom threatens ecosystems in bodies of water that many people rely upon for survival. A team of Perimeter College students seeks to address this problem through the development of an autonomous algal skimmer using technology similar to the iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner.

Credit: Mahetem Moges


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equipment in a lab

The Junk Yard Generator is a project that explores the creation and use of a zero carbon emission source for energy. This device will not pollute the air and water.

Credit: Brenda Staudenmaier, Alexander Renish, Steven Olson


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aerial view of buildings in an urban, dry setting

The Red Rocks Community College IDEA Lab shows its commitment to the race for sustainability by improving upon the invention of air conditioning. In response to the NSF Innovation Challenge, the Cooling Tower Blow Down Water Conservation design provides a method to substantially reduce the amount of water used by large buildings. As the Southwest U.S. faces long-term drought, the system developed by this dedicated team may ensure sustainable water usage for generations to come.

Credit: Sean Kelly, Danny Rogers, Matt Armijo, Mike Fisher, Valeria Mokrushova


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