Mouser awarded NSF grant

The National Science Foundation recently awarded funding to Paula Mouser for research to improve our understanding of how fracturing fluid concentrations decay naturally by native microorganisms.  Outcomes from this research will include better calculation of decay rates and better measure of flow and transport models of these systems.

Paula Mouser, assistant professor in civil, environmental and geodetic engineering, was recently awarded this NSF funding from the CBET division (Chemical Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems) within the Engineering directorate.  The total grant award is $369,208, with $209,340 awarded to Mouser and $159,868 to Desiree Plata from Duke University.

Collaborative research outcome in this project will be communicated to the public through lectures at a variety of local venues such as libraries, museum, and/or grade schools.  Researchers will also disseminate information on key shale energy issues to non-profits, regulatory agencies, academics, and other stakeholders in the Appalachian region through regular workshops and workgroup meetings led by Ohio State University's Subsurface Energy Resource Center and Extension Office.

The award posting from NSF can be viewed here.