Research for the 21st Century
EPA is forging a path forward to develop sustainable solutions to the nation's highest priority science needs. Our six integrated research programs provide the scientific foundation, methods, and tools the Agency needs to fulfill its mission of protecting human health and the environment.
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| Air Chemical Safety Climate Change Ecosystems Health | Homeland Security Human Health Risk Assessment Land and Waste Management Sustainability Water |
Scientists at Work
Meet EPA Developmental Systems Biologist Thomas Knudsen, Ph.D.
Dr. Tom Knudsen is a developmental systems biologist at EPA's Center for Computational Toxicology, where his research focuses on developmental toxicity, building and testing sophisticated computer models: Read the interview.
It All Starts with Science Blog
Around the Water Cooler: EPA researchers assist utilities during extreme weather events
EPA research helps communities prepare for and cope with problems caused by floods and power outages. Read the post.Science Matters Newsletter
Read the latest Science Matters!
EPA's water research is the focus of the latest issue of the Science Matters newsletter. Read the issue.
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Learn about upcoming and recent science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) events and how young scientists and engineers support the Agency's mission to protect human health and the environment.
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