Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame, Civil & Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences
Notre Dame, IN
Joined July 2009
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Kyle Doudrick retweeted
With profound sadness, I must convey the untimely departure of Professor @DionDionysiou. As a revered colleague at the Academy of #UrbanWaterSECURITY and a cherished friend, his absence will be deeply felt. I grieve for the loss of a man of such intellectual stature and warm companionship. Dion’s contributions have left an indelible mark, and his work will undoubtedly continue to inspire current and future generations of researchers. #CiaoDion
A great story about the difficulties of removing PFAS from outdoor products. Dealing with reduced performance and a one size doesn't fit all DWRs. Patagonia is one of the few companies makimg an effort. patagonia.com/stories/say-go… #thecleanestline #patagoniastories via @patagonia
Disappointing to see textile companies still using PFAS durable water repellents (DWRs) when safer alternatives exist. I think a lot of it stems from their ignorance about what they are using and what is safe. Here is a fitting example from @tombihn, a bag manufacturer (1/6)
Some companies like @patagonia are now using PFAS-free DWRs, but even they admit they cannot avoid their use with critical pieces like raingear. They state they are working on that as well though. (5/6)
Ironic that many of the companies using PFAS DWRs are outdoor companies with products used by environmental enthusiasts. Many companies are trying to improve (pfascentral.org/pfas-free-pr…), but where are big companies like @thenorthface @Columbia1938 @Nike etc. at? (6/6)
Yes, please. And if taken seriously, then the student's future relies on the skills of the letter writer, which may be awfully bad.
Opinion | No More Letters of Recommendation! chronicle.com/article/no-mor…
Kyle Doudrick retweeted
Heads-up!
There will be a mass hiring soon within our @EPA's Center for Environmental Solutions & Emergency Responses.
> 50 #Federal #positions including:
Environmental Engineers
Chemists
Physical Scientists
.
Encourage your students/postdos to consider such a rare opportunity!
Kyle Doudrick retweeted
Next @AEESProfs coffee hour, hosted by the newsletter editor @kdoudrick is Feb 14 at 12pm eastern time. Zoom link sent out via listserv!
Please share! Great opportunity to get research experience, especially for undergrads wanting to go to graduate school. I've hosted numerous NDnano fellows and will likely have some cool project opportunities this summer.
Visit nano.nd.edu to learn about the paid summer 2022 undergraduate research opportunities with @NotreDame Nanoscience and Technology! Application deadline is February 9.
The title "EPA adds new air pollutant to hazardous list for first time in 30 years" is a bit confounding and embarrassing as a leading nation. Even more so that EPA had to be sued to make it happen. #gousa...
thehill.com/policy/energy-en…
In my house, we replaced all our plastic bottle supplies with silicone thinking it was more heat resistant, but I always had a suspicion it behaved like all the other polymers. #microplastics
nature.com/articles/s41565-0…
Kyle Doudrick retweeted
Reminder: @AEESProfs coffee hour hosted by the Sustaining Member committee on Wed 11/17 at 11am eastern. Zoom link distributed by the listserv
Hey organic chemists. Compounds like PFOS don't contain any C-H bonds, but everyone calls them organic. Are we violating organic chemistry "laws?" If I replace one F with an H, does it become organic? If I have a COF compound, can I call that a volatile organic fluorine?
Kyle Doudrick retweeted
Why do we have a shortage of truck drivers and warehouse workers? It's a deep mystery
Excited to share some of our latest work on this "new" technique for analyzing submicron plastics in the environment! #microplastics
Using Infrared Photothermal Heterodyne Imaging to Characterize Micro- and Nanoplastics in Complex Environmental Matrices pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs…
My son began daycare in March. Here are the top 5 sicknesses he's given me:
5. Cold
4. Sore throat
3. Flu
2. Stomach virus on steroids. 8 hrs straight hugging the porcelain, what could top that...
1. HFMD. This can go back to the depths of hell from which it came. Vaccine please