A client from the U.S. Army was interested in understanding how different leadership styles impacted key workforce outcomes, such as subordinate motivation, job satisfaction, and perceived efficiency. They faced challenges in maintaining consistent performance and morale, which led to the need to evaluate the effectiveness of various leadership approaches. To address this issue, we conducted […]
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The EPA and the SC Johnson manufacturer faced a critical challenge: assessing the efficacy and safety of insect repellent products containing Picaridin and PMD (p-Menthane-3,8-diol) for consumer use. They needed reliable data to determine how well these products protected users from mosquito bites and evaluate the potential chemical exposure risks associated with repeated topical application.
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The EPA had growing concerns about the acute inhalation toxicity of acrolein, a chemical commonly released during combustion processes and prevalent in various industrial environments. Known for its potential adverse effects on respiratory health, acrolein poses a risk to workers and the general population. However, there was limited data on its acute effects at various
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The EPA approached us with a critical concern: workers in industrial and janitorial settings could face significant health risks from exposure to antimicrobial solutions used during immersion, dip, and soak (IDS) tasks. These chemicals, essential for maintaining hygiene in high-risk environments, posed unknown risks when workers were exposed to them regularly. The client needed a
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We advised on a project that assessed the impacts of environmental conditions on the health effects of wildfire smoke and air pollution mixtures. The scope of work identifying the health risks associated with pollutant mixtures and changing environmental conditions aligns closely with the current proposal’s objective of understanding environmental health impacts. This review delivered high-level,
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We advised on a project aimed at developing a comprehensive smoke-ready plan for communities at increasing risk of wildfires due to climate change and changing land use patterns. The scope of the work was to identify the factors contributing to the development of an effective smoke-ready plan to protect public health. Our expertise and guidance
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We evaluated the health impacts of air pollution exposure on vulnerable populations. This project’s scope and the current proposal involve spatial analysis and the evaluation of environmental health risks. The focus on protecting public health in areas affected by air pollution aligns closely with the current proposal’s objectives of understanding the health responses to wildfires.
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We reviewed a project that evaluated the health impacts of wildfires on vulnerable populations. The project aimed to assess the spatial distribution of health effects and to develop targeted interventions for those at risk of cardiovascular and respiratory issues, especially following severe wildfire seasons. This review provided high-level interdisciplinary guidance. This project’s scope is highly
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The National Science Foundation funded a project to explore the effect of internet use on perceived performance. With the increasing integration of technology into education and daily life, the client sought to investigate whether the extent of internet use had a discernible effect on how individuals perceived their performance. To comprehensively address this research question,
Apple, interested in learning about the effect of firm types on performance, approached our team. Apple sought to understand the underlying factors contributing to performance and identify potential areas. To tackle this problem, we had access to a substantial dataset primarily consisting of survey data. The data comprised demographic information related to 9,000 firms, and
