Dr. Richard Cosby, a third-year faculty member in the Department of Science and Mathematics at Coahoma Community College, participated in the Summer 2021 CBBG Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program, led out of Arizona State University.
Cosby presented his research on Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) to Enhance Soil Stabilization to the National Science Foundation on Oct. 18.
His research was conducted virtually at Georgia Institute of Technology with the Principal Investigator Dr. Susan E. Burns, and graduate student Shaivan Shivaprakash.
MICP is a new, sustainable, ground improvement technique which draws concepts from microbiology, geochemistry, and geotechnical engineering.
Apart from learning the state-of-the-art engineering technique, Dr. Cosby has also gained insight into different instructional techniques and modes of teaching from the RET program.
His contributions to the research project may have an impact on how MICP can enhance sustainable ground improvement techniques, enhance soil integrity for construction purposes, and play a significant role in reducing earthquake-induced soil liquefaction, like what has occurred in coastal regions in the US, China, and India.
Dr. Cosby extends his gratitude for the support of his colleagues at Georgia Tech, Dr. Susan E. Burns, Arizona State University, CBBG Education Director Dr. Jean Larson, Coahoma Community College, and retired Department Head Ms. Patricia Furdge for all their support.
