Research at WIT
Wade Institute of Technology (WIT) conducts applied, data-driven environmental research focused on addressing measurable community and public health challenges.
As a newly established institution, WIT approaches research with a commitment to measurable impact and responsible inquiry.
We believe research should begin with real-world challenges and be grounded in careful data collection, thoughtful analysis, and transparent communication.
Our work prioritizes community engagement and environmental responsibility, forming a foundation for future research initiatives built on integrity and academic rigor.
WIT structures its research activities around three guiding commitments:
Research initiatives are designed to address clearly defined challenges and contribute to evidence-based understanding.
All studies emphasize careful methodology, responsible data handling, and alignment with established scientific standards.
Projects prioritize environmental stewardship, public health awareness, and equitable access to resources.
WIT’s research focuses on applied challenges where engineering, public health, and community systems intersect.
Research addressing environmental risk factors and their measurable impacts on community health and safety.
Exploring resilient infrastructure approaches that support environmental responsibility and equitable access to essential resources.
Partnering with communities to define real-world problems, collect meaningful data, and support evidence-informed action.
WIT has conducted community-based applied research initiatives aligned with its mission to address measurable environmental and public health challenges.
WIT conducted a structured, community-based lead testing initiative in Detroit focused on environmental health awareness and drinking water safety.
Lead is a toxic metal that poses serious health risks, particularly for young children and pregnant women. There is no safe level of lead in the human body.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) of zero for lead in drinking water, with an action level of 15 micrograms per liter (µg/L). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies elevated blood lead levels at 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL).
This initiative supported community awareness efforts and contributed to ongoing discussions around environmental health, infrastructure safety, and data-informed public policy considerations.
Status: Completed