Sensor Technology for the 21st Century By Joel Creswell, Ph.D. Small businesses are engines of innovation. They have the flexibility to take risks and try new things. The federal government harnesses some of this ingenuity through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. EPA is...
How’s Rock Creek?
How’s Rock Creek? By Mary Schollhamer A hidden gem in Washington, DC is Rock Creek Park. Less than a mile from my home, Rock Creek Park is a 1,754-acre oasis, whose meadows and forest are home to coyotes, deer, foxes, raccoons, beavers, hawks, and – our newest residents – bald...
Simulating Wildland Fires in a Tube to Protect Public Health
Simulating Wildland Fires in a Tube to Protect Public Health By Dina Abdulhadi After a long day of backpacking in the woods, I always look forward to watching the story arc of a campfire. The flames grow slowly, then leap up as the fire builds momentum. As the fire calms,...