Superfund/ITEHP Trainees Featured in “Scientist Spotlight”

Pictured left to right in the Museum of Life and Science Butterfly House: Melissa Chernick, Research Technician; Ilaria Merutka, recent ITEHP PhD graduate; Samantha Phelps, ITEHP PhD candidate; and Emily Green, recent ITEHP PhD graduate.
From left: Melissa Chernick, Research Technician; Ilaria Merutka, recent ITEHP PhD graduate; Samantha Phelps, ITEHP PhD candidate; and Emily Green, recent ITEHP PhD graduate. Photo credit: screenshot from “Scientist Spotlight with Duke Superfund” Museum of Life and Science (YouTube, 2026)

Many of our ITEHP students become involved with the Duke Superfund Research Center during their studies. The following video, filmed by the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, features three of our ITEHP students who are also Superfund trainees. Watch now to learn about their scientific research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V9VwyX0gK4

Way to go Project 4 Superfund team!