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November

NOVEMBER 30 – Environmental Justice Action Forum

The Environmental Justice (EJ) Action Forum is a one-day event aimed at identifying, framing, and addressing EJ issues regarding the Western Electric/Tarheel Army Missile Plant in Burlington, North Carolina. This forum is an outgrowth of a collaboration for the last two years with community-based organizations, including West End Revitalization Association, 7 Directions of Service, and the North Carolina EJ Network. REGISTER HERE. Deadline to register is November 26, 2023. Space is limited.

NOVEMBER 30 – Ethics in Reporting Back Research Results Workshop

This workshop will focus on the ethical concerns of returning individual and community-level exposure assessment results. Dr. Samantha Samon, a postdoctoral associate and an environmental exposure scientist with experience reporting back research results, will lead the workshop. Expect a thoughtful discussion on ethical considerations of reporting back results using a variety of case study examples. RSVP if you plan to attend.

December

DECEMBER 1 – NCAC and NCSOT Joint Trainee Webinar Series

Please join NCAC and NCSOT for this unique opportunity for graduate and postdoctoral students who are members of NCAC or NCSOT to virtually present their work to a diverse audience! Click HERE for more information.

DECEMBER 4-6 – 2023 SRP Annual Grant Recipient Meeting

The 2023 SRP Annual Grant Recipient Meeting will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is the annual in-person meeting of the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) grant recipients and trainees (i.e., graduate students and Post-Doctoral Fellow) to provide research progress updates of their SRP-supported research to other SRP grant recipients, trainees, SRP Program Staff, NIEHS Leadership, and federal/state/local end-users. This year’s meeting theme explores how utilizing team science can accelerate scientific discovery and solutions for those impacted by hazardous substances, with a special focus on engaging Indigenous Scientists and Community Members. In addition, this in-person meeting will foster research translation, community engagement, data management and analysis, and training activities among SRP grant recipients and meeting participants. There will also be opportunities for SRP P42 Center Administrators to learn about NIEHS Grants Management topics specific to the SRP. Click HERE for more information.

DECEMBER 8 – Emergence of PFAS as an Environmental Toxicant

This lecture will address the delay of crucial information about perfluorinated alkylate substances (PFAS) toxicity and the implications for human health. Recent research has identified adverse effects at lower and lower exposures. While most companies have stopped producing two forms of PFASs— perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)—the chemicals persist in the environment, and new forms of PFASs are raising concerns. The emergence of PFAS illustrates crucial weaknesses of our chemicals control. Click HERE to livestream the event.

DECEMBER 8 – NCAC and NCSOT Joint Trainee Webinar Series

DECEMBER 14 – Models for Sustainable and Inclusive Data Science Consulting and Collaboration in Higher Education

The NC State Data Science Academy (DSA) and NC State Libraries are partnering with the Academic Data Science Alliance (ADSA) to lead the Models for Sustainable and Inclusive Data Science Consulting and Collaboration in Higher Education workshop series. This series will focus on mechanisms for delivering data science research support via consulting and collaboration models, as well as developing policies and discussing infrastructure that supports robust, inclusive and sustainable practices. Click HERE for more information.

January

January 23-25 – The Science of PFAS: Chipping Away at the Details

7:30-5 pm EST, Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. The research around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to inch forward through the talents of all sectors working together to find answers and develop solutions. A&WMA continues this premier conference to bring together scientists, researchers, academics, practitioners, regulators, and the regulated community to further the conversation on the current state of PFAS science and solutions for the future. Click HERE for more information.

February

February 29 – ITRC PFAS Introductory Training

1-3:00 pm EST, Live Webinar. This training will include emerging science on PFAS, including topics such as Properties of PFAS, Fate and Transport, Sampling and Analysis, and Treatment Technologies. The technical presentations will be focused on those who are relatively new to PFAS. The training will last approximately 90 minutes and include time for questions. Click HERE for more information and to register.