Water Quality Researcher

Karen Beljan, BS '05, Environmental Engineering

A Lake Divided: Modeling DO in Onondaga Lake

Beljan, of Eden, New York, evaluated remediation alternatives to improve the water quality of Onondaga Lake, ultimately helping to develop a method to aerate the lake that would improve the water and ecosystem.

(Photo: KC Kratt, MFA '84)

Ecological Impacts Of Prehistoric Copper Mining In The Eastern Alps

Modeling the ecological impact of ancient mining as proposed by Redman (1999) suggests prehistoric mining operations strip away the resources of their surrounding environs. These communities then become dependent upon trade relationships to fulfill basic subsistence needs. This project investigates the validity of the model's application to the prehistoric copper mining communities of the Eastern Alps. It then explores the long term impacts of this trade dependency during periods of crisis. It employs GIS applications for environmental modeling.

Research Project Information

Date Open: Jan 24, 2007 to May 30, 2010
Suggested Skill Set: Basic Computer Skills, GIS Software (some training can be provided), German Language skills helpful but not required.
Compensation: Credit, Voluntary, Work Study

Faculty / Professor Contact

Professor(s): Ezra Zubrow (zubrow@buffalo.edu)
Department: Anthropology
Address: 466 Richmond
Phone: (645)241-4146