Author: Jenn Nimke
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CROCUS, Chicago State Collaborate on Progress Update to Argonne Board of Governors
On October 18, 2023, members of CROCUS were joined by President Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott of Chicago State University to present a progress report to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne […]
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GCI, CROCUS partner at Flood Relief Fair
This past June, as heavy rains descended on the Chicago-area, it was again the residents and business owners of Chatham who were ground zero for flooding. Streets and sidewalks turned […]
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Argonne shares urban science success story as part of UN Habitat Assembly
Researchers from Argonne’s CROCUS Urban Integrated Field Laboratory discussed making communities more resilient to climate change.
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Up in the Air: CROCUS, NOAA & NASA Partnership Means More Data to Inform Community Solutions
It’s Friday afternoon at the household of Nedra Sims Fears, the Executive Director of The Greater Chatham Initiative (GCI) and lifelong resident of the area. Her windows are closed and […]
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A Look Back, A Look Ahead: CROCUS All Hands Meeting
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, CROCUS partners came together for the first “All Hands CROCUS Committee” meeting. The meeting was an opportunity to reflect on goals achieved during the first […]
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A Blueprint for Change: How Computer Models Will Help Communities Respond to Climate Change
While climate change may affect us all, there is no “one size fits all” approach to providing communities with solutions to lead healthier and more resilient lives. This is where […]
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Hottest day on Earth recorded this week
ABC-7 News
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Chicago’s Historic Roots Mean Trouble for Future Flooding
For the average person looking to navigate the city of Chicago, there is a common piece of advice shared, “follow the grid!” Known as one of the most orderly and […]
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CROCUS Team Welcomes Open House Visitors of All Ages
Thousands recently celebrated Argonne’s transformational science at the 2023 Open House, which took place on Saturday, May 20. CROCUS welcomed several of those visitors, who had a chance to explore […]
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Measurement Meets Community:
CROCUS Activates First Observational SiteFriday, May 5th marked a major milestone, with the first CROCUS observational site officially coming online.