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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: December 1, 2004
The Department of Defense (DoD) recognized Dr. Loeffler's contributions to innovative cleanup strategies for chlorinated solvents, which have become the single largest cost driver in the DoD groundwater cleanup program. The research team led by Dr. Loeffler discovered new microbes and applied bioremediation processes that will generate significant cost savings at DoD sites across the country. The award was presented by Mr. Alex Beehler, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health in Washington D.C. on November 30th. 2004.