U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientist Dr. Edward T. Furlong has been designated a Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher, ranking among the top 1 percent of researchers from 2003 to 2013 for most cited documents in their specific field (Environment/Ecology). He was listed in Thomson Reuters' "The World's Most Influential Scientific Minds 2015" report.
Dr. Furlong is an environmental analytical chemist in the Methods Research and Development Program at the USGS National Water Quality Laboratory in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Furlong develops and applies new techniques and methods for the highly sensitive analysis of complex mixtures of organic contaminants (such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals) in water, sediment, biota, and other substances. He has published more than 85 journal articles and more than 25 USGS reports.
Dr. Furlong works collaboratively with scientists from across the USGS and with university colleagues. His efforts with a team of USGS scientists provided the first published documentation on the national occurrence of a wide variety of hormones, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and other wastewater contaminants present in surface waters throughout the United States in 2002. One of the many projects that Dr. Furlong is involved with is the USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program's Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Investigation.
Other USGS Highly Cited Researchers
USGS scientist Dr. Michael T. Meyer has been listed as a Highly Cited Researcher for 2014 and 2015 (Environment/Ecology). Dr. Meyer develops innovative analytical methods to measure contaminants of emerging concern, such as herbicides and their degradation products, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and hormones. Dr. Meyer is also a member of the Emerging Contaminants in the Environment research team.
Another Highly Cited Researcher for 2015 in the Environment/Ecology category is USGS scientist Dr. Kevin D. Lafferty. Dr. Lafferty researches how parasites affect ecosystems and, in turn, how ecosystems affect parasites. He is stationed at the USGS's Channel Islands Field Station in Ventura, California, which is a branch office of the USGS Western Ecological Research Center in Sacramento.
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
National Water Quality Program
Organic Geochemistry Research — Lawrence, Kansas
Comparison of Predicted and Measured Pharmaceutical Concentrations in Rivers
Program Scientist Receives Meritorious Service Award
Two Scientists Receive Early Career Excellence in Leadership Award
USGS Scientist Receives Award for Assistance with National Wetlands Assessment
DOI Distinguished Service Award Given to Two Program Scientists
Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Environment
Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory Scored High on Proficiency Testing for Glyphosate
Recognition for a USGS Scientist in Service to Others
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientist Dr. Edward T. Furlong has been designated a Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher, ranking among the top 1 percent of researchers from 2003 to 2013 for most cited documents in their specific field (Environment/Ecology). He was listed in Thomson Reuters' "The World's Most Influential Scientific Minds 2015" report.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Dr. Edward T. Furlong in the laboratory. Photo Credit: Chris Lindley, USGS (retired). Dr. Furlong is an environmental analytical chemist in the Methods Research and Development Program at the USGS National Water Quality Laboratory in Lakewood, Colorado. Dr. Furlong develops and applies new techniques and methods for the highly sensitive analysis of complex mixtures of organic contaminants (such as pesticides and pharmaceuticals) in water, sediment, biota, and other substances. He has published more than 85 journal articles and more than 25 USGS reports.
Dr. Furlong works collaboratively with scientists from across the USGS and with university colleagues. His efforts with a team of USGS scientists provided the first published documentation on the national occurrence of a wide variety of hormones, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and other wastewater contaminants present in surface waters throughout the United States in 2002. One of the many projects that Dr. Furlong is involved with is the USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program's Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Investigation.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Dr. Edward T. Furlong at EmCon 2009—the 2nd International Conference on Occurrence, Fate, Effects, and Analysis of Emerging Contaminants in the Environment, Fort Collins, Colorado, August 4-7, 2009. Photo Credit: Dana W. Kolpin, USGS Other USGS Highly Cited Researchers
USGS scientist Dr. Michael T. Meyer has been listed as a Highly Cited Researcher for 2014 and 2015 (Environment/Ecology). Dr. Meyer develops innovative analytical methods to measure contaminants of emerging concern, such as herbicides and their degradation products, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and hormones. Dr. Meyer is also a member of the Emerging Contaminants in the Environment research team.
Another Highly Cited Researcher for 2015 in the Environment/Ecology category is USGS scientist Dr. Kevin D. Lafferty. Dr. Lafferty researches how parasites affect ecosystems and, in turn, how ecosystems affect parasites. He is stationed at the USGS's Channel Islands Field Station in Ventura, California, which is a branch office of the USGS Western Ecological Research Center in Sacramento.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Dr. Kevin D. Lafferty - Science
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
National Water Quality Program
The National Water Quality Program seeks to answer four questions regarding the quality of our freshwater resources: 1) What is the quality of the Nation's streams and groundwater? 2) How is water quality changing over time? 3) How do natural factors and human activities affect water quality? 4) How will water quality change in response to future changes in climate and human activities?Organic Geochemistry Research — Lawrence, Kansas
About the ResearchThe Environmental Health Program collaborates with chemists and geologists at the Kansas Water Science Center's Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL) to develop targeted and non-targeted analytical methods for the identification and quantitation of chemicals that can impact the health of humans and other organisms and use bioassays to screen for receptor inhibition. The...Comparison of Predicted and Measured Pharmaceutical Concentrations in Rivers
New study evaluated if predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) of pharmaceuticals (based on pharmaceutical usage data, degree of metabolism in humans, removal in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and environmental dilution), reflect actual measured environmental concentrations (MECs) in two rivers of different sizes and demographics.Program Scientist Receives Meritorious Service Award
Dr. Isabelle M. Cozzarelli received the U.S. Department of Interior's second highest honorary award—the Meritorious Service Award—for her numerous contributions to understanding the biogeochemical controls of contaminant degradation in groundwater and near-surface environments.Two Scientists Receive Early Career Excellence in Leadership Award
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 2016 Early Career Excellence in Leadership Award was given to Dr. Denise M. Akob and Dr. Karl B. Haase. Drs. Akob and Haase have demonstrated outstanding leadership through their scientific accomplishments and service to the USGS.USGS Scientist Receives Award for Assistance with National Wetlands Assessment
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientist Dr. Keith A. Loftin received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water's Achievement in Science and Technology Award for his contributions to the National Wetlands Condition Assessment.DOI Distinguished Service Award Given to Two Program Scientists
Two U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Toxic Substances Hydrology Program (TSHP) scientists, Denis R. LeBlanc and Dr. Michael T. Meyer, received the Department of Interior's (DOI) highest honor—the Distinguished Service Award. The award is given to recognize outstanding contribution to science, outstanding skill or ability in the performance of duty, outstanding contribution made during an eminent...Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Environment
The USGS is conducting source-to-receptor research on a broad range of chemical and microbial contaminants including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pathogens, antibiotic resistant genes, and natural toxins that are not commonly considered in environmental research but have the potential to impact environmental health.Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory Scored High on Proficiency Testing for Glyphosate
In a recent inter–laboratory comparison of 28 international laboratories, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory (OGRL) scored A's for the analysis of glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) in this proficiency testing.Recognition for a USGS Scientist in Service to Others
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientist Dr. Michael T. Meyer has had a prolific career, publishing 60 journal articles and 45 USGS publications. Mike's publication record has recently led to his designation as a Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher, ranking among the top 1 percent of researchers from 2002 to 2012 for most cited documents in their specific field (Environment/Ecology). He was... - Publications