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The RACC high school team from Long Trail School is investigating nutrient flux in a closed hydroponics system - to see how nutrients impact algal growth. In 2013, science teacher Scott Worland oversaw the construction of the school's new greenhouse which houses the hydroponic system. During the summer and fall of 2014, the 2014-15 RACC high school team led the design and construction of the hydroponic system, stocking tanks with macrophytes, algae, and trout. Scott Worland and his students have been monitoring the temperature, pH, nutrient levels, as well as plant and fish response since early fall. The team will present their data at the 2015 Vermont EPSCoR Student Research Symposium on March 30th.

VT EPSCoR and the VT Technology Council are very pleased to announce that Dr. Asim Zia has been appointed Associate Project Director for VT EPSCoR at the University of Vermont, beginning in January 2015.

Dr. Zia has an outstanding career of research, teaching and leadership. He joined the University of Vermont in 2008 and is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics with a secondary appointment in the Department of Computer Science. He also is a fellow in the Gund Institute. His research focuses on the development of computational and complex-systems based approaches for informing the theory and practice of public policy analysis.

(Elsevier) Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels examines all current and emerging feedstocks and the advanced processes and technologies enabling the development of their end products, ranging from solid (wood energy, grass energy, and other biomass) to liquid (biodiesel from oil seed crops, algae biofuel, waste-oil, ethanol etc.) and gaseous/electric (biogas, syngas, bioelectricity). Life cycle analysis, Energy Return on Energy Invested (EROI), integrated sustainability assessments, environmental, economic, and social issues are all given thorough consideration. Guest authors from industry and academia contribute their expertise to ensure you obtain the most nuanced, comprehensive information. Quizzes, case studies and project ideas will help you to master the technological details included, and connect theory to real-world implementation.

Professional News: Jan. 14, 2015
UVM News
Four Extension faculty contributed three chapters to the just published textbook, Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels (Academic Press/Elsevier, 2014), edited by Anju Dahiya. Sid Bosworth contributed “Perennial Grass Biomass Production an Utilization ...

Champlain College Summer Programs Offer College Experiences for High ...
ReadMedia (press release)
Summer in BurlingtonAlong with attending class or doing creative project work, students are also able to enjoy recreational activities and social events that take advantage of summer in Vermont, he noted. Students stay in one of Champlain's many ...

The Keene Sentinel
Examining a Keene man's taboo and his desire to have sex with dogs
The Keene Sentinel
Nicholas A. Coll, seen during a court hearing in 2014, is back in jail for an alleged probation violation. He's accused of using the Internet to meet dog owners and their pets, according to court documents. He pleaded guilty in June 2014 to two counts ...

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North Carolina State Swimming Picks Up Wins Over Villanova
Swimming World Magazine
VILLANOVA – The North Carolina State swimming and diving teams picked up two more dual meet victories over host Villanova on Saturday morning, as the men won 170-85 and the women came out ahead 173.5-87.5 at the Villanova Swim Complex.

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Economists: More jobs for Vermont in 2015
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SOUTH BURLINGTON – Some Vermont economists are seeing some bright spots in the state's economic future. Economists predict more jobs will be created in the state this year. That news came at the annual Vermont Economic Outlook conference on ...

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Swimming World Magazine
UCLA Swim and Dive Honors Seniors With Wins Over Kansas, San Diego
Swimming World Magazine
LOS ANGELES – The UCLA swim and dive team sent its senior class out in style Saturday afternoon at the Spieker Aquatics Center with a pair of dual meet wins over San Diego (154-83) and Kansas (168-126). The Bruins won more than half of the events in ...

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Kentucky Women's Swimming Wins First Meet of 2015 Over Vanderbilt
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NASHVILLE – The Kentucky women's swimming and diving team kicked off the new year on a winning note, topping Vanderbilt by a score of 170-92 on Friday afternoon. Kendra Crew, Danielle Galyer and Christina Bechtel each won two individual events to ...

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Sam McHugh Triples, Tennessee Sweeps LSU
Swimming World Magazine
BATON ROUGE – Sam McHugh won three events while Madeline Tegner, Molly Hannis and Faith Johnson won two to lead the University of Tennessee swimming and diving teams to a sweep of SEC rival LSU on Saturday at the LSU Natatorium.

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A Swimmer's Dilemma: Finding the Balance In Swimming, Academics and Social ...
Swimming World Magazine
PISCATAWAY- Behind the intensity and drama of the swimming scene, underneath the lithe, toned muscles working in sync, outside of the violent thrashes and waves of blue and white, the athletes racing each evening at the CeraVe Invitational are, in fact ...

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Alabama, Texas A&M Swimming and Diving Teams Split; Aggie Women Extend ...
Swimming World Magazine
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M women's swimming and diving team extended its unbeaten streak in dual meets to 21 on Friday night against Alabama, while the Crimson Tide men came out ahead as the two schools split their dual meet. Texas A&M ...

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Louisville Swimming and Diving Leads Florida State After Day One of Dual
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LOUISVILLE – The Louisville swimming and diving teams have jumped out to the lead over ACC rival Florida State after the first day of racing in the teams' two-day dual meet. The Cardinal men hold a 110.5-56.5 lead, while the women's team is up 109-58 ...

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Cole Buese, Easop Lee Each Win Two To Open CeraVe Invitational
Swimming World Magazine
PISCATAWAY – North Baltimore Aquatic Club had a banner night to open the 2015 CeraVe Invitational, as Cole Buese and Easop Lee each won two individual events at Rutgers University in the annual long course meet. Long Island Aquatic Club's Maggie ...

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Michaela Nolte, ODAC Breaststroke Queen
Swimming World Magazine
In the rural city of Emory, Virgina, Michaela Nolte is carving herself a place among the nation's elite NCAA Division 3 breaststrokers. The Emory and Henry College sophomore was named Rookie of the Year at the 2014 ODAC Championships for her two ...

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Josh Schneider Back on Team TYR
Swimming World Magazine
SEAL BEACH – TYR Sport is proud to announce the re-signing of five-time World Championship medalist Josh Schneider to its roster. Schneider had an impressive showing at the FINA Short Course World Championship this December where he was the ...

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Pasadena Playhouse Launches Theatre Initiative for Latino Community MI HISTORIA, MI MANERA  Broadway World

BurlingtonFreePress.com
Now, let's invest in water quality
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Last summer's algae blooms in St. Albans Bay, Lake Carmi, and Missisquoi Bay were a stark reminder that Vermont needs to focus on improving water quality. Talk about improving our waters is not sufficient; it is time for our state to actually make a ...

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Student allegedly assaulted staff member at Crotched Mountain School
The Keene Sentinel
GREENFIELD — A staff member at Crotched Mountain School was the victim of a serious assault, the town's police chief said Wednesday. Police responded to a report of a male student assaulting a female staff member on Sunday afternoon shortly before 4, ...

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