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WELCOME TO THE VRI

The Vereen Research Institute (VRI) specializes in
Water Research, Microbial Ecology, 
​and Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Science Teaching. 
The VRI is directed by Dr. Ethell Vereen. 

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As we continue to monitor the evolving impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closely, please know that without question, our top priority is the health and well-being of our students, scholars, BIOSCRIBES, and their families. We are continuing to encourage, and to take a number of actions to control the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with the expert guidance of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and local public health authorities. 

WATER RESEARCH

Through our water quality research program, we are investigating various freshwater contaminants, many of which raise public health concerns making these water bodies unfit for their natural or intended uses. Pollution may be caused by fecal waste, chemicals, pesticides, petroleum, sediment, or even heated discharges.

MICROBIAL ECOLOGY

Our microbial ecology research program focuses on using traditional and state-of-the-art genomic and metagenomic approaches to understand how bacteria affect ecosystem and human health; as well as the diversity and function of microbial communities in various ecosystems.

SCIENCE TEACHING

Our science teaching research is focused on the goal of enhancing student learning through effective and equitable student teaching practices that are based on research and best practices. Science education builds on the best of research in both worlds, science and education.

EDUCATE * ENGAGE * EMPOWER

VRI Don't Rush Challenge Video


Keeping Students Engaged in STEM in our
Transition to Remote Research‬
in response to COVID-19
ENJOY!


​‪#VRI #DontRush #RemoteResearch #BIOSCRIBES #AUC #Morehouse #Spelman #CAU #HBCU ‬
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830 Westview Drive, SW
​Atlanta, GA 30314

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Office: 470.639.0534

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Ethell.Vereen@morehouse.edu

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