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José M. Cerrato, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico (UNM)
Many abandoned uranium (U) mine waste sites remain in the Western U.S. More than 500 sites are located in Native American lands. Adequate remediation of these sites represents at least a multi-million dollar federal investment. It is necessary to understand the chemical and physical characteristics of these abandoned mine wastes for adequate management. Join Dr. Cerrato as he discusses this critical problem and his research on abandoned mine wastes in Native American communities in central-western New Mexico and northeastern Arizona.
Dr. José M. Cerrato is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at UNM. Dr. Cerrato's research interest is related to processes at the interface of water and energy that affect the cycle of metals in the environment. He leads the E-H2O Research Group which applies spectroscopy, microscopy, and aqueous chemistry tools for the study of complex environmental interactions. He is also a professional guitar player. He earned a BSc in Civil Engineering (National University of Honduras), M.S. in Environmental Engineering, and PhD in Civil Engineering (Virginia Tech), and was a postdoctoral researcher at Washington University in St. Louis.
This Lecture is co-sponsored by EPSCoR which is partnering with the NMMNHS to bring researchers and their work to the public.
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science reserves the right to cancel any event that does not reach a minimum of 6 participants.
Tickets may be purchased at the NMMNH&S's Admissions desk the night of the event, depending on availability. Door's open at 6:15 pm. This lecture will be held in the "NEW" Education Lecture Hall.
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LocationNew Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (View)
1801 Mountain Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
United States
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