November 9, 2021 at the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences of the Al-Farabi KazNU met with Professor of the Laboratory for Water Research, Head of the Water for Food Center at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln, USA), PhD Daniel D. Snow.

The professor spoke about the University of Nebraska, about his activities and research in the scientific centers of the University. Snow has been an integral part of the Water Science Laboratory since 1990. Much of his work includes research on water quality in Nebraska, USA, and Central Asia. Snow is also involved in the development of methods for the determination of toxicants in natural waters, the use of stable isotopes as indicators to study environmental problems and processes, and much more.

Students and staff at the University of Nebraska, led by Dr. Snow, use mass spectrometers to help other scientists and engineers pinpoint what chemicals are in water and other materials. Snow also advises and mentors a growing number of undergraduate and graduate students in the US and worldwide.

Within the framework of the visit to the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Al-Farabi KazNU, Daniel D. Snow gave recommendations to undergraduates and doctoral students regarding the correct choice of research direction, steps to achieve the goal, as well as requirements for the content and design of articles for foreign peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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