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Microplastics, Macro Problems: How Tiny Plastics Impact our Health

How do plastic particles from our clothing, cars, packaging and more get into marine and other environments? What do we know about their potential impact on environmental, animal and human health?  

Jay Brandes, a professor of marine sciences based at the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and a faculty member at the New Materials Institute, recently discussed micro- and nanoplastics and their impact on people, animals and our planet. Dr. Brandes spoke to a live audience during an Evening at Skidaway.  

Watch this video of Dr. Brandes’s talk to learn more about microplastics. 

National Academy of Inventors’ 2025 Inductees Include 4 Faculty Members from the UGA New Materials Institute

Four of eight University of Georgia researchers selected for induction into the National Academy of Inventors are faculty members affiliated with the UGA New Materials Institute, including its director. Jason Locklin, Sergiy Minko, Suraj Sharma and Keenan Song, all faculty affiliated with the UGA NMI, will be inducted as NAI Senior Members in June, bringing UGA\’s total number of Senior Members to 24.

UGA New Materials Institute seeks funding for sustainability project

Our project aligns with the mission of foundations and businesses dedicated to advancing U.S. manufacturing, strengthening the U.S. steel industry, and promoting sustainability. Your support would help reduce environmental impact by replacing environmentally persistent plastic wheelies with durable, ecofriendly metal alternatives.