The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation takes a leadership role in funding unique opportunities that provide solutions to issues related to the community, science, education and environment.
The Hoover legacy stems from a long history of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community leadership ignited by William H. “Boss” Hoover in 1870 when Boss Hoover founded The Hoover Company… Read More
Herbert W. Hoover, Jr., led the effort to create Biscayne National Monument, now Biscayne National Park. Located within sight the metropolis of Miami, Florida and comprised of 95% water, Biscayne… Read More
Elizabeth Lacey Hoover is the daughter of Herbert W. Hoover Jr. She embodies the long family tradition of community service, entrepreneurial skill, and teaching the next generation to preserve… Read More
2022 – The Hoover-Jackson Marine Biology class has been around for over 32 years and has served around 800 Stark County Students. HWHF provided funding for a scholarship fund to provide 1-2 students yearly with the opportunity to take the class and attend the field study trip to either Andros, Bahamas or the Florida Keys. The scholarship fund was set up with the hopes to give underserved, underrepresented, and/or financially-pressed students the opportunity to take the course and be immersed in the field of marine biology.
2022 – Dr. Phoebe Stapleton, an expert in micro and nano plastics in living organisms, previously did a study looking at pregnant female rats’ exposure to micro-nano plastics through the lungs and through the digestive system and found that plastics were also present in the fetal tissues. This project is looking to see whether or not plastics were still present in the offspring after birth, potentially showing the generational implications of micro-nano plastic pollution.
2022 – This project builds on the research previously funded by HWHF, but looks more into the impact of cover crops on soil organic carbon stocks. Additionally, other types of soils is being assessed to determine whether remote sensing can be used on them as well. The research team includes Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Eichler (an agroecologist) from Kent State University, Dr. Lal from the Ohio State University, and Dr. Confesor (expert in modeling of agricultural systems).
2022 – A continuation of the Hebert W Hoover Foundation Speaker Series, this program features Dr. Anmari Alvarez-Aleman and Richard Kern. Dr. Alvarez-Aleman is the Caribbean Research Director at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and her research is focused on the genetics of manatees. As part of this grant she will use genetics to learn about regional connectivity, diversity, and the genetic structure of the West Indian manatee. She will also travel to Stark County to present to 6 high school classes. Richard Kern has created a new film called “The Siren and the Springs” focused on Florida’s freshwater aquifers and springs as well as the Florida manatee. As part of this grant, Richard Kern will travel to Stark County to present his film to 10 schools. Additionally, funding from this grant is covering the cost of gel electrophoresis equipment for high school biology classes to learn about DNA and genetics
2022 – The Stark Library created a special speaker series highlighting successful women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This program series is featuring two speakers and distributing science kits to over 200 families. The two speakers are Dylan Dreyer, a meteorologist for NBC’s “Today” shows, and Danni Washington, a leader in STEM advocacy and education as it relates to ocean conservation and environmentalism and the first African American woman to host her own science television series.
2022 – HWHF provided funding for a project assessing the fundamentals of microplastics in the atmosphere. The Ohio State University, in partnership with Utah State University, is working on the first study ever to provide molecular level information in a controlled environment while incorporating actual microplastic samples collected from the environment. The aim of the research is to assess microplastics on a molecular level and their impacts on climate when they become aerosolized.
2021 – This grant provides the funds necessary to restore a pond on the Beech Creek property to a healthy, natural habitat, and it supports educational opportunities for students and teachers in Stark County to learn about ecological restoration and natural habitats throughout the process.
2021 – Scientists from Kent State University and Florida International University will collaborate on a scientific study to assess pollutants in the Ohio River using the novel non-target analysis method. This water “fingerprinting” of the Ohio River over time can provide citizens the information needed to understand the health of the Ohio River and how it is impacted by various land use changes.
2021 – This grant creates the first-ever Pew Charitable Trusts program linking marine and biomedical scientists. Following the framework of Pew’s Marine Fellows and Biomedical Scholars programs, this grant will provide funding each year over three years for a competitively selected individual to conduct a pioneering project melding these two fields.
2021 – Malone University students will engage in local watershed projects in collaboration with the Stark Soil and Water District and Ohio State University Stark County Agricultural Extension. These students would then be eligible to participate in a trip to Florida to conduct scientific research with UM Sharktagging, Rescue a Reef, and Debris Free Oceans in Miami, Florida.
2021 – The fifth year of The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation Speaker Series is unique, as it brings National Geographic Fellow and waste systems expert, Dr. Jenna Jambeck, to Stark County to conduct a closed-loop systems assessment of the Ohio River, starting from Canton, Ohio, in collaboration with students in Stark County. This is part of a larger effort to assess waste in the Mississippi River Basin, which drains to the Gulf of Mexico. Other speakers include Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, Dalton Hesley, and Richard Kern in either an in-person or remote setting.
2021 – Building on previous research funded by the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, researchers will automate the novel method of analyzing water quality in the Google Earth Engine and Google Cloud Platform, meaning researchers around the globe could have access to an inexpensive and consistent method of assessing water health.
2020 – Using novel techniques developed by Dr. Robert Richmond of the University of Hawaii, scientists will assess the health of coral reefs in Florida and Hawaii with the goal of pinpointing their main stressors with specificity. Ultimately, this will allow resource managers the opportunity to enhance coral populations in their regions by stopping these pollutant stressors at their source.
2020 – Building upon prior grants provided by the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, this project by Ohio State University and Kent State University seeks to assess the quality of soil through imaging. This will enable farmers, scientists, and resource managers to more readily assess carbon sequestration capacity in soil as well as overall soil health at a fraction of the cost.
2020 – This funding to the South Florida National Parks Trust will support Biscayne National Park’s efforts to rebuild and restore its coral reef populations, providing habitat for the multitude of species that reside there.
2020 – Scientists at the University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank will continue to study the linkages between BMAA, a blue-green algal toxin, and neurodegenerative disease. By analyzing donor brain tissue, this study will build upon long-term funding from HWHF investigating the link between blue-green algae and brain disease.
2019 – HWHF is providing funding to The Ohio State University to conduct groundbreaking soil health research under the direction of world-renowned soil scientist Rattan Lal in Stark County. On-farm studies will assess the impact of agronomic management for restoration of soil health on crop yield and nutritional quality. Improved management practices, including conservation agriculture with and without cover crops, and with and without use of farmyard manure, will be implemented. The project will produce globally relevant outcomes by adding new insights to the literature on assessing the carbon footprint of small landholder production systems.
2019 – Funding was provided to the North Canton Heritage Society for the installation of seven permanent signs spread throughout the city of North Canton. These signs showcase important historical events and contributions of local residents and organizations throughout history, including the impact of The Hoover Company and family.
2014 – HWHF funds the development and creation of the online course “Ocean Health Voyage,” an innovative educational online platform that weaves a modular syllabus with adventurous documentary-style films. The educational cinematic experience features marine researchers on-site from field locations, above and underwater, as they teach fundamental ocean science and shine a light on the real-life complexities of working with stakeholders, finding solutions for balancing resource consumption, and conservation. This course is offered to members of the Hemispheric University Consortium, bringing the course from the United States to 6 other countries – Universidad Austral in Argentina, Universidad de los Andes in Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic, Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico, and Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Peru.
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Article originally appeared on UM News and Events. Original article can be viewed here. Published scientific article can be viewed here. Unlike big land predators, the ocean’s top predators don’t […]
Originally published in The Canton Repository. Original article available here. Curious eyes have been scanning how Cliff Linder and some other Stark County farmers have been taking care of their […]
Originally published by Farm and Dairy. Original article available here. EAST CANTON, Ohio — Soil is the foundation for a wide range of agriculture in Stark County. And while fields in the […]