University of Louisiana at Lafayette Showcase

This data was collected as part of the "HydroRise: Research on Impacts of Hydroclimatic Extremes in Water-Rich Regions" project, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Cooperative Agreement No. OIA-2418434, with Emad Habib serving as overall Principal Investigator of the broader EPSCoR award. For more information about this project, visit the HydroRise website: https://hydrorise.org.

Research data, "From Earth to Mars: Laboratory Testing of Desiccation Crack Growth in Terrestrial Simulants to Martian Regolith," by Ali Ettehadi, PhD, Research Associate, Southern Unconventional Resources Center of Excellence (SOURCE), University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

This data set was used to examine the relations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), emotion regulation, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in a sample of college students. After recoding of gender and race/ethnicity, and removal of missing data, the final sample was 483. It was hypothesized that ACEs would be related to symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. It was also hypothesized that emotion regulation would moderate the associations of ACEs with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. The results supported the hypotheses, indicating that ACEs positive correlated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, and emotion regulation moderated the associations of ACEs with depression, anxiety, and stress. Further detailed information of the data set is available upon request.

The hypothesis of this study is that soil lead (Pb) contamination in urban areas of Lafayette, LA, is significantly influenced by socioeconomic factors and historical land use. The study aims to comprehensively map and analyze soil contamination, understand its socioeconomic impacts. The ultimate goal is to equip the community with critical data to mitigate heavy metal exposure and inform future urban planning and public health policies. Key Findings: - Soil Pb Concentrations: The median soil Pb concentration across all samples was 27 mg/kg, below the median geochemical background of 33 mg/kg measured in sediment samples from a small Louisiana drainage basin. However, significant variability was observed, with concentrations ranging from <8 to 6877 mg/kg. - Spatial Distribution: The highest soil Pb concentrations were found in the historic city center, with census tracts 1, 22, 8, and 9 exhibiting the highest median concentrations. These areas have a higher prevalence of older housing, which is a significant predictor of increased soil Pb contamination. - Public Areas vs. Residential Areas: Residential areas, particularly near house foundations and street sides, showed higher Pb concentrations compared to public parks and open spaces. This highlights the influence of historical use of lead-based paints and proximity to traffic emissions. The study's findings can be used to: - Inform Urban Planning: Data on Pb hotspots can guide urban planners in prioritizing soil remediation. - Public Health Policies: Health departments can use this data to focus on high-risk areas for lead exposure and implement community health interventions. - Community Engagement: By sharing these results with the community, awareness can be raised about soil contamination risks and the importance of soil testing and remediation. This study provides critical insights into the distribution of heavy metals in urban settings, emphasizing the need for preventative measures and targeted interventions to mitigate exposure risks. The comprehensive mapping and analysis of soil contamination in Lafayette, LA, serve as a model for addressing similar issues in other urban areas, contributing to the broader understanding of environmental justice and public health.

The data included all the original data for the manuscript "Rheology and Stability of Nanoparticle-stabilized CO2 Foam under Reservoir Conditions".

The raw data of different factors on nanoparticle-stabilized CO2 foam stability and foam rheology were included.