NORM Science Outreach Program (NSOP): Science-based Information Regarding the Potential Environmental Exposures Associated with Radionuclides in Cuttings and Water Produced by Hydraulic Fracturing
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2014-05-01
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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The work of NORM Science Outreach Project (NSOP) will focus on the scientific and educational aspects of issues related to the presence of naturally occurring radioactive material — commonly known as NORM — in the drilling and hydraulic fracturing waste streams. This grant will gather knowledge to be shared with Extension educators and with citizens of Ohio. This will add to the view of Extension as the "honest broker" of information regarding shale development in Ohio. This project will provide improved and expanded science-based information on NORM from the drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes to the public by completing four tasks. Task completion will enable OSUE educators to better explain the science and issues to the public as well as address concerns.
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IMPACT. 1: Through OSUE, this project will provide scientifically-accurate information available to disseminate to communities and landowners about waste products from the drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes. Educational Material Development and Dissemination: Applicable learning objectives and corresponding Webaccessible materials will be developed based on our summary and objective interpretation of the data already published, and data generated by OSU, that will enable OSUE educators to explain the science and issues to the public. -- 2. Perform research on levels of radioactivity found in drill cuttings and flowback water from wells in Utica and Point Pleasant.
OSU PARTNERS: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Engineering; College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; College of Public Health
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Community groups accessed through OSUE
PRIMARY CONTACT: Jeff Daniels (daniels.9@osu.edu)
OSU PARTNERS: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Engineering; College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; College of Public Health
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Community groups accessed through OSUE
PRIMARY CONTACT: Jeff Daniels (daniels.9@osu.edu)
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Engaged Scholars, v. 2 (2014).