The overarching objective of the RETCC is to train the next generation of scientists to promote public health and to solve real-world problems facing the Superfund program. These scientists need interdisciplinary training in the environmental health sciences, competencies in data management and analysis, experience working in multidisciplinary teams and leadership and professional skills. They need to understand cultural competencies, to engage with diverse communities, and to communicate research outcomes to stakeholders, regulators and the general public.
The RETCC recruits diverse cohorts of trainees, preparing them to be a competent workforce to solve today and tomorrow’s environmental challenges. The RETCC is training future scientists who can solve real-world environmental problems and communicate successfully with stakeholders, regulators and the general public. The Core supports the research goals of the SRP by engaging pre-and post-doctoral trainees in conducting SRP research. Trainees work on research in all SRP Projects and Cores to gain experiential training.
The primary purpose of the Core is to support our trainees.
TEAM Tox is comprised of students and post-docs affiliated with the Environmental and Molecular Toxicology department who combine their efforts to facilitate K-12 educators, introduce students to science and encourage all to pursue higher education.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, TEAM Tox worked to develop remote outreach events and developed videos and interactive data collection tools for students.