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October 2004
| Title: |
2004 EPA Graduate Fellowship Conference |
| Date: |
October 11-13, 2004 |
| Location: |
Hyatt Regency Washington
On Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001 |
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| Purpose: |
ORD will host a conference for EPA STAR and GRO Fellows. The Conference Theme is "Next Generation Scientists, Next Opportunities.” The purpose of the conference is to provide an opportunity for fellows to learn about federal employment opportunities, and network with EPA and other federal scientists, as well as with each other. The conference will provide an opportunity for EPA to engage some of the nation's’ most promising young adults in meaningful interaction and discussion around some of today’s emerging environmental science and policy challenges.
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| Registration: |
http://www.scgcorp.com/fellowship2004/registration.asp  |
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| Title: |
U.S. EPA Valuation of Ecological Benefits: Improving the Science Behind Policy Decisions - A STAR Progress Review Workshop |
| Date: |
Tuesday, October 26 - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 |
| Location: |
Wyndham Washington, DC
1400 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005-2750
(202) 429-1700
See Logistics below for information regarding hotel reservations. |
| Contact: |
William Wheeler, (202) 343-9828, wheeler.william@epa.gov
Tina Conley, (202) 343-9829, conley.tina@epa.gov |
| Purpose: |
EPA’s National Center for Environmental Research Science to Achieve Results Program (STAR) and EPA’s National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE) will hold a workshop on Valuation of Ecological Benefits: Improving the Science Behind Policy Decisions in October 2004.
This two day workshop will include six sessions on topics ranging from coastal water quality valuation to conservation and urban growth to wildlife preservation. Many of the top researchers in the field of environmental economics will be in attendance, as this is a great opportunity to both highlight their own work and learn about related research.
The workshop features research presentations by STAR grantees, researchers from and sponsored by NCEE, and outside researchers. The first day will begin with presentations on ecological valuation activities at EPA; and
Ben Grumbles has been invited to provide opening remarks. Geoffrey Heal will give a keynote address in the afternoon. The workshops in this series typically attract up to 200 attendees including EPA staff, other federal and state agency staff, NGO and industry representatives, academics, students, and the trade press. |
| Registration: |
http://www.scgcorp.com/2004Valu/registration.asp |
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| Title: |
U. S. EPA STAR Human Health Symposium - A STAR Progress Review Workshop |
| Date: |
Thursday, October 28, 2004 - Friday, October 29, 2004 |
| Location: |
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
See Logistics below for information regarding hotel reservations. |
| Contact: |
Kathleen Deener, (202) 343-9852, deener.kathleen@epa.gov
Tina Conley, (202) 343-9829, conley.tina@epa.gov |
| Purpose: |
EPA’s National Center for Environmental Research Science To Achieve Results Program (STAR) will host the STAR Human Health Symposium on
October 28-29, 2004, in Philadelphia, PA.
The goals of the Symposium are to create a platform for shared information and the exchange of ideas between grantees; create an opportunity for EPA’s scientists to become familiar with the work funded through the STAR grant program and to make important contacts with non-EPA scientists; create the opportunity for STAR grantees to hear presentations from EPA speakers; and bring important STAR research to EPA’s Region 3 scientists, fostering the exchange of ideas and information between Region 3 scientists and STAR grantees.
The Symposium will consist of a series of sessions during which university scientists will present a summary of their research activities. It is anticipated that several EPA scientists will also speak about their research. Possible agenda topic areas include Exposure Assessment, Biomarkers, Susceptibility and Vulnerability, and Chemical Mixtures. The Symposium will be open to all EPA staff, scientists from other federal agencies, and the public who are interested in this research.
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| Registration: |
http://www.scgcorp.com/2004Health/registration.asp |
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TBA |
| Title: |
Endocrine Disruptors Program Progress Review Workshop
Endocrine Disruptors: Epidemiologic Approaches |
| Date: |
Saturday, October 30, 2004 |
| Location: |
The Center for Bioenvironmental Research
1430 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
See Logistics below for information regarding hotel reservations. |
| Contact: |
Barbara Glenn 202.343.9721, glenn.barbara@epamail.epa.gov
Vivian Turner 202.343.9697, turner.vivian@epa.gov
Tina Conley 202.343.9829, conley.tina@epa.gov |
| Purpose: |
On October 30, 2004, EPA, NIH, and NIOSH will hold a progress review meeting titled “Endocrine Disruptors: Epidemiologic Approaches” to present research funded as a result of a joint solicitation released in June 2000.
The progress review will be part of the e.hormone 2004 meeting organized by the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane and Xavier Universities. The e.hormone 2004 meeting will occur on October 27 – 30, 2004 and the progress review is all day on October 30th.
The study investigators will discuss the results of their research evaluating the association of reproductive, developmental, cancer, and other endocrine effects with exposure to toxic hazards in the environment, including pthalates, persistent halogenated organic compounds, and other chemicals.
The meeting will culminate with a panel discussion on the “Translation of Research Into Public Health Practice and Policy.” The panel discussion will provide the opportunity to present and discuss different challenges in translating and applying the results of research to public health practice and policy. Brief perspectives will be offered by panelists as related to medical diagnoses and treatment, state and local regulatory decisions/practices, economic analyses, legal deliberations/actions, and public health promotions and interventions. |
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November 2004
| Title: |
U.S. EPA Hazardous Substance Research Centers (HSRC) Workshop on
Risk Assessment and Monitoring Research |
| Date: |
Thursday, November 4 - Friday, November 5, 2004 |
| Location: |
Alexis Park Hotel
375 E. Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89109
See Logistics below for information regarding hotel reservations. |
| Contact: |
Mitch Lasat, (202) 343-9705, lasat.mitch@epa.gov
Tina Conley, (202) 343-9829, conley.tina@epa.gov |
| Purpose: |
EPA’s National Center for Environmental Research and EPA’s National Environmental Research Laboratory will host the Hazardous Substance Research Centers (HSRC) Workshop on Risk Assessment and Monitoring Research.
The focus of the meeting will be to present and discuss EPA’s intramural Superfund research program and the HSRC research related to contaminant detection, measurement, and monitoring. The goals of the meeting are to disseminate research results; improve coordination between the Superfund intramural program and the STAR research programs; and provide EPA’s regional offices and the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response with an opportunity to comment on the relevance of the research program and suggest new directions for the future.
The expected outcome of the workshop is to provide HSRC grantees with a better understanding of the EPA-supported Superfund research and the research needs of the EPA Superfund program. |
| Registration: |
http://www.scgcorp.com/2004HSRC/registration.asp |
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December 2004
| Title: |
FREE SBIR Workshop |
| Date: |
Thursday, December 9, 2004
9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. |
| Location: |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
109 T.W. Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, Nc 27709 |
| Contact: |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
RTP Procurement Operations Division |
| Purpose: |
Introduce and inform Small Business technology firms about EPA’s Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program & to encourage proposal submissions.
View Flyer (PDF, 1pp., 26KB) |
| Logistics: |
http://www.epa.gov/rtp/facilities/mainmap.htm |
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April 2005
| Title: |
MSI Engineering Sustainability Conference: Call for Papers |
| Date: |
April 10 – 12, 2005 |
| Location: |
Westin Convention Center
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1-800-WESTIN-1 or 412-281-3700
http://westin.com |
| Contact: |
Mascaro Sustainability Initiative
University of Pittsburgh
School of Engineering
1249 Benedum Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Phone: 412-624-9698,
Fax: 412-624-7820
E-mail: msi@engr.pitt.edu http://www.engr.pitt.edu/msi.conference.html |
| Purpose: |
On behalf of the University of Pittsburgh Mascaro Sustainability Initiative, we are pleased to announce this first call for papers for the MSI Engineering Sustainability Conference, to be held in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 10 – 12, 2005. This conference aims to bring together scientists and engineers from academia, government, and industry to share the results of cutting-edge research directed at creating the next generation of green building and sustainable water use technology.
View Call For Papers (PDF, 8pp., 858KB) |
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