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“The collaborative nature of the research the Institute brings to bear is unique. It will include roboticists, chemists, biologists, geologists, visualization, modeling, and simulation specialists, and social scientists, who have focused their work on issues affecting the Hudson River,” said Art Sanderson, vice president of research at Rensselaer. In addition, Rensselaer will bring together institutions throughout the Upper Hudson Region to fully realize the facilities’ research, education, and outreach goals. In the past year, Rensselaer and Columbia have developed and begun to utilize advanced monitoring and sensing techniques on the Hudson River with support from the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation. Continuous, real-time monitoring of the river using remote sensing, robotics, and simulation, for example, will allow researchers to define the ever-changing river environments and the effects of human activity upon them. About the Rivers & Estuaries Center on the Hudson Governor Pataki first proposed the development of the Rivers & Estuaries Center on the Hudson in his 2000 State of the State Address. The Center is dedicated to advancing the understanding of rivers, estuaries, and their watersheds through integrated, collaborative research and education designed to guide policy for conservation and management of these natural systems, from the Hudson River to the rivers and estuaries of the world. "The creation of the Rivers & Estuaries Center on the Hudson will allow us to build upon the history of this vital waterway and develop strategies and programs to protect and enhance rivers around the world," Governor Pataki said. "The City of Beacon is an ideal location for studying the Hudson River, and these funds will help to make this great vision a reality." Once it is fully operational, the Rivers & Estuaries Center will comprise scientific and research facilities that also will offer unique educational programs, including seminars designed specifically for teachers, students, and citizen scientists. Each complex will consist of a main office, conference center, docking facilities, classrooms, laboratory facilities, and residential/hospitality buildings. A series of public lectures, forums and special events will be offered, utilizing the expertise of Center staff and visiting professionals at each location. Press Release from the Office of the Governor
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