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Sediment Metal Contamination in the Thames River and New London Harbor Complex.  Connecticut State University 2007 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2007– May 30, 2008.  PI – V.T. Breslin.  Total Funds $4,800.

Mentored Research Studies/Center for Coastal and Marine Studies.  SCSU Assessment of Learning for Educational Improvement Grant Program.  PIs – Dwight Smith, James Tait and Vincent Breslin.  May 2007.  Total Funds $2,700.

MAR 460 Field and Laboratory Techniques in Marine Studies.  SCSU Curriculum Related Activities Grant.  PIs - James Tait and Vincent Breslin.  May 2007.  Total Funds $2,920.

Fourth Annual Seminar Series on Environmental Issues in Long Island Sound.  Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant.  Spring 2007.  PIs – D. Smith, V.T. Breslin and J. Tait. Total Funds $2000.00.

Center for Coastal and Marine Studies.  Werth Family Foundation, Woodbridge, CT.  PIs – V.T. Breslin, D. Smith and J. Tait. Project Duration: July 2006-June 20011.  Total Funds $170,000.

Unification of Teacher Preparatory Programs to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners.  Connecticut State Department of Education, State Program Improvement Grant.  Project Duration: July 2005-June 2006.  PI – James Granfield.  SCSU Faculty Coordinators - P. Brucker and V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $60,000.

Third Annual Seminar Series on Environmental Issues in Long Island Sound.  Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant.  Spring 2006.  PIs – D. Smith, V.T. Breslin and J. Tait. Total Funds $2000.00.

Phase Association and Bioavailability of Metals in Harbor Sediment.  Connecticut State University 2005 Research Grant.  Project Duration: June 1, 2005– May 30, 2006.  PI – V.T. Breslin.  Total Funds $5,000.

Sediment Metal Contamination in the Norwalk River/Harbor. Connecticut State University 2005 Research Grant. Project Duration: June 1,2005 - May 30, 2006. PI - V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $4,800

Second Annual Seminar Series on Environmental Issues in Long Island Sound. Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant. Spring 2005. PIs - D. Smith, V.T. Breslin, and J. Tait. Total Funds $2000

Depositional History of Contaminant Metals in Bridgeport and New Haven Harbors. Connecticut State University 2004 Research Grant. Project Duration: June 1, 2004 – May 30, 2005. PI – V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $5,000.

Seminar Series on Environmental Issues in Long Island Sound. Southern Connecticut State University Faculty Development Grant. Spring 2004. PIs – V.T. Breslin, J. Tait, and D. Smith. Total Funds $988.00.

Accumulation of Contaminant Metals by Marine Bivalves in New Haven Harbor. Connecticut State University 2003 Research Grant. Project Duration: June 1, 2003 – May 30, 2004. PI – V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $4,408.

Unification of Teacher Preparatory Programs to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners. Connecticut State Department of Education, State Program Improvement Grant. Project Duration: July 2000-June 2005. PI – James Granfield. SCSU Faculty Coordinators - P. Brucker and V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $300,000.

A Video Tour of the Habitats of Outer Island. Long Island Sound Study Public Participation and Education Small Grant Program. Project Duration: December 2002-November 2003. PI - V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $2,955.

Trace Metal Contents and Physical Characteristics of Sediment in Bridgeport and Black Rock Harbors. Connecticut State University 2002 Research Grant. Project Duration: June 1, 2002 – May 30, 2003. PI – V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $3,349.

Sediment Metal Contamination in West River Memorial Park, New Haven, CT. Connecticut State University 2001 Research Grant. Project Duration: June 1, 2001 – May 30, 2002. PI – V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $3,975.

Distribution and Effects of Ship-Derived Wastes: A Geochemical and Ecological Study of Lake Ontario Sediments. New York State Sea Grant Institute, Project Duration: February 1, 1996-January 31, 1999. PI - V.T. Breslin, B. Cerrato and R. Flood. Total Funds $181,546.

Precision Sampling and Characterization of Lake Ontario Sediments Affected by Ship-Derived Wastes. NOAA's National Undersea Research Program, (UCAP). Project Duration: February 1, 1996-January, 1997. PI - B.J. Brownawell, V.T. Breslin, R. Cerrato and R.D. Flood. Total Funds $42,823.

An Assessment of the Compostability of EarthShell Disposable Packaging. EarthShell Container Corporation, Santa Barbara, CA. Project Duration: December 6, 1995-September 1, 1997. PI - V.T. Breslin and R.L. Swanson. Total Funds $35,720.

Secondary Materials Program - Phase II. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Project Duration: February 1995-March, 1996. PI - R.L. Swanson, V.T. Breslin and S. Reaven. Total Funds $99,973.

Distribution and Effects of Ship-Derived Ash and Coal Wastes: A Geochemical and Ecological Study of Sedimentary Deposits in Western Lake Ontario. NOAA National Undersea Research Center, Project Duration: February 1, 1995-January 1, 1996. PI - R.D. Flood, B.J. Brownawell, V.T. Breslin and R. Cerrato. Total Direct Funds $0. In-kind services included 6 days of ROV (Phantom II) and technical team support.

Use of Post-Consumer Waste Plastic in the Treatment of Waters Containing Volatile Organic Contaminants. New York Center for Hazardous Waste Management, SUNY at Buffalo, Project Duration: August 1, 1994-September 30, 1995. PI - V.T. Breslin and B.J. Brownawell. Total Funds $16,216.

Release of Copper, Chromium and Arsenic from CCA-C Pressure Treated Wood in the Marine Environment. New York Sea Grant Institute, Project Duration: June 15, 1994 - June 15, 1995. PI - V.T. Breslin and R. L. Swanson. Total Funds $24,622.

The Use of MSW Compost in the Commercial Production of Sod. The Composting Council, Alexandria, VA. Project Duration: April 1992-July 1995. PI - V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $155,304.

Solid Waste Composting Research. Town of Brookhaven, NY, Project Duration: January 1, 1993-December 31, 1994. PI - V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $25,000.

Rolite Inc./SUNY at Stony Brook Cooperative Ash Evaluation and Demonstration Program. Rolite Inc., Wayne, PA. Project Duration: April, 1992-Dec, 1994. PI - R.L. Swanson, F.J. Roethel and V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $203,640.

Environmental Assessment of Mixed Waste Composting. Multiple Sponsors including New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Town of Brookhaven, Town of Islip. Project Duration: April 1991-December 1994. PI - R.L. Swanson, V.T. Breslin and T. Goldfarb. Total Funds $108,000.

Thermoplastic Stabilization of Incineration Residues. NKF Engineering, Inc., Arlington, VA. Project Duration: November 1, 1990-September 30, 1992. PI – V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $39,807.

Investigations of the Degradability of Cornstarch-Based Plastic, Phase II. Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL. Project Duration April 1991-January, 1991. PI – V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $41,027.

Investigations of the Degradability of Cornstarch-Based Plastic. Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL. Project Duration April 1989-March, 1991. PI – R.L. Swanson, V.T. Breslin and S. Reaven. Total Funds $233,000.

Investigations of the Mobility of Dioxins and Furans from Stabilized Incineration Residues. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Project Duration: April 1990-March 1992. PI – F.J. Roethel and V.T. Breslin. Total Funds $135,899.