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Sustainable Communities

Developing more sustainable communities is vital to strengthening our economy, enhancing everyday life, and providing a foundation for lasting prosperity. Opportunities abound to make urban regions more livable, including reducing pollution, preserving ecosystems, and offering a variety of transportation and housing choices. Today's urban communities demand better building design, land-use planning, and improved infrastructure. They also broaden horizons and enlighten minds through cultural, recreational, and educational programs.

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Caroline Krejci

The National Science Foundation Early Career Development program awarded Caroline Krejci, engineering assistant professor, a grant for her research designing a way for farmers to move crops and livestock to market through crowdsourced transportation products.

Warda Ashraf

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities awarded Warda Ashraf, civil engineering assistant professor, a grant to make concrete and cement more sustainable.


Pranesh Aswath

Professor and Interim Provost Pranesh Aswath is collaborating with Canadian Light Source, a research facility at the University of Saskatchewan, to develop a new additive for automotive engine oil that reduces harmful emissions and increases fuel efficiency.

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