Betsy Towns co-PI on National Science Foundation grant
The Division of Liberal Arts is proud to announce that faculty member Betsy Towns has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NFS) Grant in collaboration with
TERC, a STEM education research and development non-profit. The grant supports an
innovative project exploring public acceptance of sustainable systems for human waste
management.
Towns and TERC Senior Scientist Nickolay Hristov will lead an interdisciplinary team, including community organizers, scientists, designers, and city officials, to investigate the challenges and opportunities around waste and wastewater treatment.
Collectively, experts in sustainability, design, public service, communication, business and STEM education will add to the scant research on the public’s acceptance of sustainable sanitation solutions.
"Our rural populations and recreational river users in North Carolina offer valuable
insights into navigating suboptimal sanitation systems,
says Towns. "This, combined with input from Winston-Salem city officials, will guide
our approach to improving traditional systems and designing sustainable alternatives."
The NSF grant is part of the Responsible Design, Development and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) program.
Contact: Betsy Towns
Jan. 9, 2024