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FRTR Presents...Modeling in Support of Site Remediation, Session 1

Sponsored by: Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable (FRTR)

Archived: Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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This is part of a webinar series featuring presentations delivered at the Spring 2019 FRTR Meeting and related material. This session will include the following topics:

  • Recognizing Critical Processes and Scales in Conceptual Site Models for Developing Decision Support Tools at Sites of Groundwater Contamination
  • Simple vs. Complex Modeling: Choosing the Appropriate Level of Complexity When Using Groundwater Modeling in Remediation
  • Developing Long-Term Monitoring Strategies for Radiological Contamination Thru Modeling & Machine Learning — Demonstrations at Fukushima and Savannah River Site

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Presenters:

A photograph of Allen ShapiroAllen Shapiro, U.S. Geological Survey (ashapiro@usgs.gov or 703-648-5884)
Dr. Allen Shapiro is a Senior Research Hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). He is a member of the Water Cycle Branch in the Earth System Processes Division (ESPD) of the Water Mission Area (WMA). Dr. Shapiro conducts research on groundwater flow and chemical transport in complex geologic environments, including fractured rock and karst aquifers. Dr. Shapiro's research has focused on the development of field techniques and equipment, modeling groundwater flow and chemical transport, and methods of integrating and interpreting geologic, geophysical, hydraulic, and geochemical information in characterizing fractured rock aquifers. Dr. Shapiro is also actively pursuing research in the characterization and remediation of various contaminants in fractured rock, including chlorinated solvents and other Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids. He is a graduate of Princeton University with a Ph.D. in Civil and Geological Engineering. He has been an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University. Dr. Shapiro is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, and in 2004, the National Ground Water Association selected him as the Distinguished Darcy Lecturer, Dr. Shapiro has also served on National Research Council panels that have produced extensive reports on key engineering and scientific issues facing the Nation.


Sophia Lee, PG, Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (sophia.a.lee@navy.mil)
Sophia Lee is a project manager and hydrogeologist for the Navy Facilities Engineering Command's Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC). While only recently joining the NAVFAC family, she previously spent 8 years working as a consultant in Denver and Boulder, CO. Her experience in the design, construction, and calibration of both regional and site-specific MODFLOW models has helped her to develop the opinion that when it comes to modeling, the "Less is More" philosophy is usually apt for assessing most groundwater problems. In addition to groundwater modeling, Ms. Lee has also been involved in well installation and aquifer testing of groundwater wells for both remote and urban environments. Ms. Lee received her undergraduate degrees in Geology and Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology from Bryn Mawr College and her Master's in Hydrological Sciences and Engineers from the Colorado School of Mines. She is currently a member of the Environmental Restoration team and supports groundwater remediation and supply projects for the Navy throughout the world.


A photograph of Haruko Murakami Wainwright, Ph.D.Haruko Murakami Wainwright, Ph.D., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (hmwainwright@lbl.gov)
Dr. Haruko Wainwright is a research scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She earned a Master in nuclear engineering and statistics, and PhD in nuclear engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on hydrological modeling, spatial statistics, data integration, and uncertainty quantification. She has worked on various research topics in both nuclear engineering and environmental sciences, including nuclear waste, groundwater contamination, Fukushima radiation monitoring, and climate change impacts on ecosystems.


Moderators:

A photograph of Jean BalentJean Balent, U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division (balent.jean@epa.gov or 202-566-0832)
Ms Balent is on the staff of the EPA's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division where she has worked to collect and disseminate hazardous waste remediation and characterization information since 2003. Ms Balent manages the Clean Up Information Network website and actively supports online communication and collaboration resources available to EPA. She formerly worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Engineering Division in the Buffalo District. Ms Balent was also a member of the SUNY-Buffalo Groundwater Research Group where she constructed and tested large scale models of groundwater flow. Ms Balent has also conducted research relating to the Great Lakes, environmental remediation, and brownfields re-development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from SUNY-Buffalo and a Master's degree in Information Technology from AIU.


A photograph of Cindy FrickleCindy Frickle, U.S. EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (frickle.cynthia@epa.gov or 202-566-0927)
Cindy Frickle is a physical scientist with EPA's Superfund program where she reviews and propagates technical information to site cleanup professionals through Clu-In, EPA forums, and interagency channels. Prior to joining EPA, she spent time characterizing contaminated sites, coring sediments, studying microbes, and teaching. She completed her Biogeology MS and Geology BS in the University of Minnesota's School of Earth Sciences.



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