This laboratory will focus on the understanding of particulate matter, which adversely impacts the cardiopulmonary system, reduces visibility, transports persistent toxic pollutants globally, and modifies atmospheric chemistry, precipitation, and sunlight patterns. In particular this laboratory aims to:

1. conduct research to improve our understanding of particulate sources, chemistry, transport, environmental fate, and health impacts in natural, occupational, and residential environments;
2. develop instrumentation, theory, and computer models to investigate air pollution in urban, rural, and indoor environments;
3. serve as an international model for integrating state-of-the-science air quality research tools with educational opportunities founded in experiential learning;
4. provide leading-edge air quality training to develop engineers and scientists capable of addressing critical national and international air quality problems; and
5. offer the public, via the Internet, freely accessible information on local and indoor air quality issues.