SUMMER RESEARCH PILOT STUDY: ARSENIC (AS) AND CADMIUM (CD) DISTRIBUTION ON A GRID MAP OF METALLURGICAL OPERATION SITE, FARMLAND AND URBAN GROUNDS, SANTO AMARO, SALVADOR-BAHIA, BRAZIL

Victor Flores1, Marcela Reboucas Bomfim2, Maria da Conceicao3,, Jorge Antonio Gonzagas4

PRIOR DEPARTURE

• Get to know the staff: mentor/s, publications, laboratory technicians, and research team• Literature review: research topic, previous work, current work • Host country: language, currency, festivals, traditions, and

costumes• Travelling logistics: plane tickets, housing, transportation, and

documentations • Host institution: laboratory installations and university

RESEARCH AREA

• Santo Amaro, Salvador-Bahia, Brazil (300m of River Subae)

SAMPLE COLLECTION MAP

• Grid map (samples every 1000m) and pedons (0-20cm and 20-40cm)

POST RESEARCH

• Maintain a close conversation with mentor/s

• Organize collected data

• Analyze data separately

• Consider asking for help

• Graphic representations

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

• Delta pH and O.C. (different pedons)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• Team: International Research Scholars at UFRB.

• Tech. support: CCAAB laboratory

• Funding: CUNY Louis Stokes Alliance funding

• Host institution: Universidad Federal do Reconcavo da Bahia

• Facility: CCAAB Laboratory

• Interns: Joseane Nascimento, Capelâo Valdinei, Nilton Santos, Camila Santos, Rodrigo, Edison, Jeovane Santos