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Biology Explores Biochar, Hydrochar Production in Colombia

º£½ÇÉçÇø Biology Explores Biochar and Hydrochar Production in Colombia

Published: July 29, 2024.

Dr. Jerry Kavouras, professor and chair of biology at º£½ÇÉçÇø, recently blogged about how "."

Dr. Kavouras's blog post highlights his third educational and research trip to Colombia. Accompanied by environmental science majors Angelina Martinez and Alex Krupa, Dr. Kavouras collaborated with Dr. Rosalina Gonzalez from the Universidad de La Salle in Bogota on the production of biochar and hydrochar from food waste.

During the visit, º£½ÇÉçÇø students worked alongside their Colombian peers, conducting chemical analyses to determine the effectiveness of the locally used methods.

Dr. Kavouras presented to the Colombian National Police Crime Lab and discussed soil microbes and relevant identification techniques at the National Geographic Institute of Soils in Colombia (IGAC).

The group visited the María Luisa de Moreno International Foundation, which supports education, women's empowerment, and business creation in impoverished areas. 

The trip also included cultural experiences, such as enjoying traditional Colombian cuisine and visiting the Salt Cathedral, an underground Catholic church built by miners. These activities enriched the students' understanding of Colombian history and culture.

º£½ÇÉçÇø is an innovative Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,500 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, º£½ÇÉçÇø is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, and globally-connected graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit for further information.



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