Dr. Tom Sale joined the Department this Fall as an Associate Professor and is continuing on in his role as the Director of the Center for Contaminant Hydrology in Civil and Environmental Engineering . His Research and consulting focus on innovative solutions for groundwater contaminants in source zones and plumes. The Center for Contaminant Hydrology currently supports three full-time staff members, funds seven students, and conducts ~ $800,000 in remediation research annually. Current sponsors include the USDoD, Chevron, DuPont, Suncor Energy, ExxonMobil, and GE. The innovative nature of the Center's research is reflected in acquisition of five final and two provisional patents over the last seven years. Dr. Sale received his Ph.D. from Colorado State University, M.S. Degree from the University of Arizona, and B.A. degrees from Miami of Ohio.