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I was a member of the spring 2012 foam filtration research team. As a member of this team, I participated in research on the effectiveness of polyurethane foam as a filtration medium and helped to build the first full-scale prototype of the foam filter. In helping to develop the prototype, my work included determining the proper physical specifications for optimal filtration performance, assisting in the selection of materials and fabrication of the unit, and participating in the development of a backwash method for the filter. Throughout the spring 2012 semester, the foam filtration team was also dedicated to writing a grant proposal for the EPA's EPA’s P3 competition. My work toward this proposal included researching and describing the necessity and effectiveness of small-scale water filtration units, compiling and organizing data from previous foam filtration research, and detailing the processes and specifications of the filter. I also traveled with the team to the EPA's EPA’s 2012 Sustainable Design Expo, where we displayed our filtration unit to the public.