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# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
<< STAR GRANTS AND STAR CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
1 R834575
Grant



Consortium for Manufactured Nanomaterial Bioavailability & Environmental Exposure Colvin, Vicki L.
Lead, Jamie
Alvarez, Pedro J.
Chipman, Kevin
Fernandes, Teresa
Klaine, Stephen J.
Luoma, Sam
Stone, Vicki
Tyler, Charles
Valsami-Jones, Eugenia
Viant, Mark  
Rice University, Clemson University, Edinburgh Napier University, Natural History Museum (London), University of Birmingham, University of California - Davis, University of Exeter $2,000,000   August 01, 2010 -
August 01, 2013
(Extended to December 31, 2015)  
August 01, 2010   August 01, 2013  
December 31, 2015  
TX  
2 R834093
Grant



Interactions of Natural Organic Matter with C60 Fullerene and their Impact on C60 Transport, Bioavailability and Toxicity Li, Qilin
Alvarez, Pedro J.  
Rice University $399,995   January 01, 2009 -
December 31, 2011  
January 01, 2009   December 31, 2011     TX  
3 R833858
Grant



Effects of Quantum Dot on Microbial Communities Alvarez, Pedro J.
Colvin, Vicki L.
Mahendra, Shaily  
Rice University $399,889   October 01, 2008 -
September 30, 2011  
October 01, 2008   September 30, 2011     TX  
4 R833665
Grant



Incorporating Uncertainty Analysis into Integrated Air Quality Planning Cohan, Daniel
Bell, Michelle L.
Bergin, Michelle S.
Boylan, James
Cox, Dennis
Marmur, Amit  
Rice University, Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Yale University $229,770   October 28, 2007 -
October 27, 2009  
October 28, 2007   October 27, 2009     TX  
5 R832534
Grant



Microbial Impacts of Engineered Nanoparticles Alvarez, Pedro J.
Wiesner, Mark R.  
Rice University, Duke University $375,000   December 15, 2005 -
December 14, 2008  
December 15, 2005   December 14, 2008     TX  
6 R832536
Grant



Structure-function Relationships in Engineered Nanomaterial Toxicity Colvin, Vicki L.   Rice University $375,000   December 01, 2005 -
November 30, 2008  
December 01, 2005   November 30, 2008     TX  
7 R832164
Grant



Using Carbohydrates as Molecular Markers to Determine the Contribution of Agricultural Soil to Ambient Fine and Course PM Fraser, Matthew P.   Arizona State University, Rice University $441,299   December 01, 2004 -
November 30, 2007
(Extended to November 30, 2010)  
December 01, 2004   November 30, 2007  
November 30, 2010  
TX  
8 R831718
Grant



Adsorption and Release of Contaminants onto Engineered Nanoparticles Tomson, Mason B.   Rice University $333,797   August 01, 2004 -
July 31, 2007  
August 01, 2004   July 31, 2007     TX  
9 R831441
Grant



Collaborative Research: Metabolic Engineering of E. coli Sugar-Utilization Regulatory Systems for the Consumption of Plant Biomass Sugars San, Ka-Yiu
Gonzalez, Ramon
Shanks, Jacqueline V.  
Rice University, Iowa State University $200,000   December 22, 2003 -
December 21, 2007  
December 22, 2003   December 21, 2007     TX  
10 R828773C004
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R828773)
Contaminant Release During Removal and Resuspension Tomson, Mason B.
Apitz, S.
Hughes, Joseph B
Kan, Amy T.
Thibodeaux, Louis J.
Valsaraj, Kalliat T.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University, Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge Refer to main center abstract (R828773) for funding details.   October 01, 2001 -
September 30, 2006
(Extended to September 30, 2007)  
October 01, 2001   September 30, 2006  
September 30, 2007  
TX  
11 R828773C002
Centers




- This is a subproject of the Organotypic Culture Models For Predictive Toxicology Center (R828773)
In-Situ Containment and Treatment of Contaminated Sediments: Engineering Cap Integrity and Reactivity Wiesner, Mark R.
Edge, Billy
Hughes, Joseph B
Valsaraj, Kalliat T.
Willson, Clinton S.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, Texas A & M University Refer to main center abstract (R828773) for funding details.   October 01, 2001 -
September 30, 2006
(Extended to September 30, 2007)  
October 01, 2001   September 30, 2006  
September 30, 2007  
TX  
12 R828903
Grant



Chinese Tallow Invasions into the Endangered Coastal Prairie: Causes and Consequences Siemann, Evan
Grace, James
Rogers, William  
Rice University $381,687   June 01, 2001 -
May 31, 2004
(Extended to May 31, 2005)  
June 01, 2001   May 31, 2004  
May 31, 2005  
TX  
13 R827122
Grant



Development of a New Gas Sensing System Based on Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy Mittleman, Daniel M.
Baraniuk, Richard G.  
Rice University $299,817   October 01, 1998 -
September 30, 2001  
October 01, 1998   September 30, 2001     TX  
14 R825513C026
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R825513)
Evaluation of Physical-Chemical Methods for Rapid Assessment of the Bioavailability of Moderately Polar Compounds in Sediments Wiesner, Mark R.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R825513) for funding details.   January 01, 1998 -
January 01, 2001  
January 01, 1998   January 01, 2001     TX  
<< NON-STAR GRANTS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
15 SU840587
Grant



Chemical-free UV unit that degrades PFAS in landfill leachate using non-toxic boron nitride Wong, Michael S
Heck, Kimberly N
Nelson, Abraham
Pillar, Amelia
Samba, Joshua C
Sandoval, Johnphillip
Tijani, Kamal
Vaddiraju, Rishi  
Rice University $25,000   August 01, 2023 -
July 31, 2024  
August 01, 2023   July 31, 2024     TX  
16 SU833547
Grant



Water Treatment and Education in Villahermosa, Mexico Houchens, Brent C.
McStravick, David M.
Beach, Kelsey E.
Boyle, Paul M.
Campo, Laura M.
Campos, Felix I.
Corcoran, Clint C.
Felix, Tiye T.
Hamshari, Ali N.
Kelm, Walter A.
Langsfeld, Joshua D.
Stamatakis, Christina C.
Steger, Scott T.
Tuttle, James J.  
Rice University $10,000   September 01, 2007 -
August 31, 2008  
September 01, 2007   August 31, 2008     TX  
<< FELLOWSHIPS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
17 FP917353
Fellow



Effects of Exotic Species and Nutrient Pollution on Native Aquatic Communities Meza-Lopez, Maria M   Rice University $126,000   September 01, 2011 -
August 31, 2014  
September 01, 2011   August 31, 2014     TX  
18 FP917297
Fellow



Landfill Disposal Reduction and Electricity Generation From the Use of Municipal Solid Waste in Waste-to-Energy Technologies Watson, Oneida A   Rice University $126,000   September 01, 2011 -
August 31, 2014  
September 01, 2011   August 31, 2014     TX  
19 F5E10983
Fellow



Genetic and Demographic Factors in the Conservation of the Alligator Snapping Turtle Swann, Amaris L.   Rice University $95,934   September 01, 2005 -
September 01, 2006  
September 01, 2005   September 01, 2006     TX  
20 F5D20713
Fellow



Differential Environmental Impact of Size-varied Nanomaterials Lyon, Delina Y.   Rice University $111,172   August 01, 2005 -
September 30, 2006  
August 01, 2005   September 30, 2006     TX  
21 GF9500913
Fellow



Culture, Science and Uncertainty: Conflicting Positions on Climate Change Lahsen, Myanna   Rice University $23,452   August 01, 1995 -
January 01, 2000  
August 01, 1995       TX  
22 U914724
Fellow



Case Study Analysis of Natural Resource Management in Western Colorado Bradford, John H.   Rice University $68,000   January 01, 1995 -
January 01, 1997  
January 01, 1995   January 01, 1997     TX  
<< EARLY COMPETED CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
23 R825513C016
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R825513)
Desorption of Nonpolar Organic Pollutants from Historically Contaminated Sediments and Dredged Materials Tomson, Mason B.
Kan, Amy T.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R825513) for funding details.   January 01, 1995 -
January 01, 1998  
January 01, 1995   January 01, 1998     TX  
24 R825513C022
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R825513)
Particle Transport and Deposit Morphology at the Sediment/Water Interface Wiesner, Mark R.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R825513) for funding details.   January 01, 1995 -
January 01, 1998  
January 01, 1995   January 01, 1998     TX  
25 R825513C020
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R825513)
Bioremediation of Sediments Contaminated with Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons Ward, C. Herb
Hughes, Joseph B

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R825513) for funding details.   January 01, 1995 -
January 01, 1997  
January 01, 1995   January 01, 1997     TX  
26 R825513C015
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R825513)
Effect of Natural Dynamic Changes on Pollutant-Sediment Interaction Tomson, Mason B.
Kan, Amy T.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R825513) for funding details.   January 01, 1992 -
January 01, 1995  
January 01, 1992   January 01, 1995     TX  
27 R825513C019
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R825513)
Bioremediation of Contaminated Sediments and Dredged Material Ward, C. Herb
Hughes, Joseph B

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R825513) for funding details.   January 01, 1992 -
January 01, 1995  
January 01, 1992   January 01, 1995     TX  
28 R825513C021
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R825513)
Role of Particles in Mobilizing Hazardous Chemicals in Urban Runoff Wiesner, Mark R.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R825513) for funding details.   January 01, 1992 -
January 01, 1995  
January 01, 1992   January 01, 1995     TX  
<< CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED CENTERS >>
# Grant Number Abstract Principal Investigator Institution Grant Amount PROJECT PERIOD Project Start Date Project End Date Extended End Date State
29 R831276C003
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R831276)
A Large-Scale Experimental Investigation of the Impact of Ethanol on Groundwater Contamination Bedient, Philip B.
Rixey, William G.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R831276) for funding details.   December 01, 2003 -
November 30, 2004  
December 01, 2003   November 30, 2004     TX  
30 R828598C846
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R828598)
Quantitative Demonstration of Source-Zone Bioremediation in A Field-Scale Experimental Controlled Release System Hughes, Joseph B
Ward, Herb

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Georgia Institute of Technology, Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R828598) for funding details.   September 01, 2000 -
August 31, 2004  
September 01, 2000   August 31, 2004     TX  
31 R828598C766
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R828598)
Chlorinated Solvent Impact and Remediation Strategies for the Dry Cleaning Industry Bedient, Philip B.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R828598) for funding details.   September 01, 2000 -
August 31, 2004  
September 01, 2000   August 31, 2004     TX  
32 R826694C703
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R826694)
Enhancement of DNAPL Dissolution Rates by Dechlorinating Anaerobes Hughes, Joseph B

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R826694) for funding details.   September 01, 2000 -
August 31, 2004  
September 01, 2000   August 31, 2004     TX  
33 R826694C620
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R826694)
Colloidal Fouling of Membranes: Implications in the Treatment of Textile Dye Wastes and Water Reuse Wiesner, Mark R.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R826694) for funding details.   September 01, 2000 -
August 31, 2004  
September 01, 2000   August 31, 2004     TX  
34 R826694C731
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R826694)
Development and Application of a Real-Time Optical Sensor for Atmospheric Formaldehyde Fraser, Matthew P.
Tittel, Frank K.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R826694) for funding details.   September 01, 2000 -
August 31, 2004  
September 01, 2000   August 31, 2004     TX  
35 R826694C700
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R826694)
Effects of Natural Cyclic Variations on Contaminated Fate and Transport Tomson, Mason B.
Kan, Amy T.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R826694) for funding details.   September 01, 2000 -
August 31, 2004  
September 01, 2000   August 31, 2004     TX  
36 R828598C731
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R828598)
Development and Application of a Real Time Optical Sensor for Atmospheric Formaldehyde Fraser, Matthew P.
Tittel, Frank K.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R828598) for funding details.   September 01, 1999 -
August 31, 2002  
September 01, 1999   August 31, 2002     TX  
37 R822721C703
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R822721)
Enhancement of DNAPL Dissolution Rates by Dechlorinating Anaerobes Hughes, Joseph B

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R822721) for funding details.   September 01, 1999 -
August 31, 2001  
September 01, 1999   August 31, 2001     TX  
38 R828598C700
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R828598)
Effects of Natural Cyclic Variations on Contaminated Fate and Transport Tomson, Mason B.
Kan, Amy T.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R828598) for funding details.   September 01, 1998 -
August 31, 2001  
September 01, 1998   August 31, 2001     TX  
39 R828598C703
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R828598)
Enhancement of DNAPL Dissolution Rates by Dechlorinating Anaerobes Hughes, Joseph B

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Georgia Institute of Technology, Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R828598) for funding details.   September 01, 1998 -
August 31, 2001  
September 01, 1998   August 31, 2001     TX  
40 R822721C700
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R822721)
Effects of Natural and Cyclic Variations on Contaminant Fate and Transport Tomson, Mason B.
Kan, Amy T.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R822721) for funding details.   September 01, 1998 -
August 30, 2001  
September 01, 1998   August 30, 2001     TX  
41 R822721C620
Centers




- This is a subproject of the HSRC (2001) - South and Southwest HSRC (R822721)
Colloidal Fouling of Membranes: Implications in the Treatment of Textile Dye Wastes and Water Reuse Wiesner, Mark R.

- Principal Investigators listed are
sub-PIs determined by the center.
 
Rice University Refer to main center abstract (R822721) for funding details.   September 01, 1997 -
August 31, 2001  
September 01, 1997   August 31, 2001     TX  


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