Two recent research installations – an underground geothermal “battery” and an agrivoltaic solar array – are powering the Energy Farm.
Category: Research
Rain Barrel Basics: Conserving Water but not Mosquito Habitats
Rain barrels are excellent for conserving water, but they may also be excellent habitat for mosquitoes. A new study investigates how to best keep rain barrels mosquito-free.
iSEE Transportation Project Installs Free EV Stations to Study Charging Data
This three-part study will help gather direct user data related to EV charging on campus, using a readily available charging source: AC outlets.
iSEE Announces Director, Professors for New Circular Bioeconomy Center
With the new appointments, the Levenick Center for a Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy will be a catalyst for the transition to a more sustainable economy.
First-Ever Conceptual Model Explains Variations in Farm N2O Emissions
ASC’s new ‘cannon model’ reveals how soil nitrate, dissolved organic carbon, and soil moisture cause varied emissions across flat agroecosystems.
Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy Requires Getting Prices Right
New paper outlines key pathways to a circular system for food and energy production – including regulatory incentives that put a price on waste and environmental damage.
Urban Heating, Cooling to Play Major Role in Energy Demand, Climate Change
Research led by Lei Zhao was seed-funded by iSEE to help climate scientists model the dynamics between climate change and urbanization.
High Tunnels, Lowering Barriers
iSEE seed-funded project using framed crop protection, robotics and artificial intelligence that will benefit farmers and gardeners.
‘My Agrivoltaic Farm’ Game: Learning, Fun, and Sustainability — All in One
App, available on iOS and Android, teaches players of all ages about the interconnectedness of agriculture and sustainability.