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Sustainable Idaho: Novel Sulfur-Rich Hydrogels - Episode 2

By Chelsea Blanchard,

Published March 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM MST

In this second episode of a two-part series, I’ll continue the conversation with Dr. Courtney Jenkins, a professor in the Chemistry Department and Sulfur Lab at Idaho State University, along with graduate research student Cal Norby. Their lab has developed a groundbreaking sulfur-rich hydrogel, and in this episode, we’ll dive deeper into their innovative research.

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Chelsea Blanchard

Chelsea Blanchard is an Idaho State University undergraduate student pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Communications, rhetoric, media, and social change. Her major is a foundation for her goal of attaining a PhD in political science and research. Chelsea is excited to learn more about sustainability issues from experts in various related fields and share this information with the community through co-hosting the Sustainable Idaho podcast. Combining her passion for civil discourse and government policies with the mission of the Portneuf Resource Council is an amazing opportunity she is thankful to have.

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Parker Romero

Parker Romero is a sophomore majoring in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Conservation. He enjoys learning about conservation efforts in the local area and throughout the state of Idaho. He looks forward to sharing more about what he learns with KISU listeners!

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