This webpage explores the development and the work of an undergraduate research program at Berea College which utilizes the community as a resource for important and interesting research topics. The research itself has examined topics such as estimating certain aspect of the biological, chemical, and agricultural impact of a divisive proposal for a local chemical weapon incinerator by using mathematical and computer modeling. The evolution of our collaborative relationship with regional environmental organizations is also detailed.

Two Faculty Members:
Jan Pearce and James Blackburn-Lynch

Twelve Students:
Ben Perry, Brian Moyers, Whitney Blackburn, Eduardas Valaitis, Srabasti Dutta, Rolando Zabban, Mark Ellison, Ebeth Cozzo, Joe Stewart, Minh Doan, Sarah Douthitt, and Jiajun Liu

Two Environmental Groups:
The Kentucky Environmental Foundation (KEF) and the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED)

Two Funding Agencies:
Berea College and the Appalachian College Association