During the last decades human ingenuity and activity have unfortunately resulted in the proliferation? and the release of new man-made chemicals into the environment. As we now know, such pollution? problems are not isolated and local, but found in every nation and on a global level. This poses a? magnitude of new questions. For example, are these pollutants transported by air or water to distant? locations? Are these chemicals harmful to human health? Do they threaten more sensitive wildlife? species? How can we detect contamination in the environment? What can we do to hasten their? destruction? Since environmental contamination touches everyone's life, it also raises other issues? for scientists and engineers such as which laws deal with this issue? Which state, federal or? international agencies should be involved? How can scientists and engineers inform and work with? the public to alleviate fear and/or prevent harm? Solutions to environmental problems are therefore a? team effort. Thus, future scientists and engineers need (i) thorough training in their specific field, (ii)? basic knowledge about socioeconomic, legal, engineering and science aspects outside their field, and? (iii) an ability to communicate and cooperate with specialists in other disciplines and societies. These? are the goals of the proposed Cross-Disciplinary Training """"""""Without Borders"""""""" core project. This? training core will build on successful collaborations among the isbrp faculty and with international? colleagues. It will enhance or establish new activities among these scientists that promote crossdisciplinary? education, and use new information technology to connect students and faculty around? the world. Graduate students will be recruited into the program basis of their ability, motivation and? academic record. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and recruiting qualified individuals from? underrepresented groups in science and engineering. Other students, post-docs and professionals? will be .encouraged to participate by using modern information technology. This isbrp has the ideal? basis to develop such a training program for the scientist of the 21st century.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Type
Hazardous Substances Basic Research Grants Program (NIEHS) (P42)
Project #
5P42ES013661-02
Application #
7466427
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZES1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2007-04-01
Budget End
2008-03-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$150,223
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Iowa
Department
Type
DUNS #
062761671
City
Iowa City
State
IA
Country
United States
Zip Code
52242
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