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I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary where I work on electricity markets, climate policy and energy transitions. I tend to use empirical methods to evaluate policy effectiveness and better understand consumer and firm behaviour.
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Phytoplankton biomass distribution and identification of productive habitats within the Galapagos Marine Reserve by MODIS, a surface acquisition system, and in-situ measurements. BA Schaeffer, JM...
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Changes in water quality can be challenging to detect, even in communities where routine monitoring occurs. Observing changes across multiple places and during various times can be difficult for people. This means changes, such as the sudden development of toxic harmful algal blooms, may go undetected and result in environmental and human health is...
Imagine you’re looking at a lake. The water appears blue to you because your eyes are differentiating the color. The satellite does the same thing, but uses mathematical models to measure different colors reflected from the water. We use these models to provide measures water quality. This technology allows us to do much more than traditional techn...
It's very captivating. When you think about the fact that's we're using space age technology for something so fundamental as measuring water quality, it's very innovative. I like pushing the boundaries of technology and being on the forefront of what's really possible.
Inherently, I always knew my interests, even when I was little, fell along the lines of scientific thinking. I remember being on the docks where I lived and seeing the water, going fishing and crabbing, and wondering what was inside the crab and the fish.
I started at a community college where I got an Associate's degree in biology. From there, I went to Albright College and got two Bachelors degrees, one in biology and one in biochemistry. Then, I went to North Carolina State University and got my Ph.D. in marine, atmospheric, and earth sciences.
I think I would have been a medical doctor. I was looking at Hershey Medical Center for awhile to do a dual M.D./Ph.D. program, but I changed my mind at the last minute.
When you start high school or college, you might think you need to choose what you are going to do for the rest of your life. In my mind, that's the furthest thing from the truth. Many people change courses throughout their lives and careers, and you shouldn't restrict the way you think. It can be a huge advantage for a scientist to have degrees an...
Nov 28, 2023 · American Possibilities: A White House Demo Day. EPA's Blake Schaeffer speaks with President Biden at the White House Demo Day. Published November 28, 2023. Innovations in science and technology help improve our lives and shape our future as a nation.
Jul 27, 2016 · EPA research ecologist Blake Schaeffer, Ph.D. focuses on developing ways to use satellite remote sensing technology to monitor water quality. His research interests broadly include deriving water quality parameters in coasts, estuaries, and lakes using satellites.
About. My research niche is the development of applications using “ocean color” technologies and optical instruments to meet end-user needs for water quality monitoring and assessment. Work ...
Blake A. Schaeffer, Research Physical Scientist, in EPA’s National Exposure Research Laboratory. Area of Expertise: Satellite technology and methods to derive water quality products have primarily focused on oceanic waters and are significantly improving in coastal, estuarine, and in-land waters. My work focuses on the use of satellite ...
