Improving Human and Ecological Health Through Innovative Science
PFAS Testing | Plastic Analysis | Education
PFAS Testing | Plastic Analysis | Education
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The Shaw Institute connects environmental health with human health through innovative science, collaboration and community outreach.
News & Updates
Basking Shark Death Presents Opportunity for Science
By Emma Abbott You might have heard about the basking shark that got stranded on the coast of South Blue
What’s Happening with Shaw Institute’s Study of PFAS in Blue Hill
This summer, Shaw Institute is collaborating with the Town of Blue Hill to monitor per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination
Meet the 2024 Shaw Institute Summer Interns
2024 Internship Team: Sam Lerner, Emma Butterfield, Emma Jones and Gilly Denham Here at the Shaw Institute, we take great
Shaw Institute Launches PFAS Testing in Blue Hill
Residents Are Eligible to Apply for Free PFAS Testing Blue Hill, ME, June 10, 2024 – Is your drinking water
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Help Us Protect Coastal Maine
Over the past decade, Shaw Institute scientists have monitored the health of the waters and wildlife of Blue Hill Bay. We have established the baseline, defended current conditions, and identified important trends (such as warming) that need attention.
Remembering our founder:
Dr. Susan Shaw
Dr. Susan Shaw was an environmental health scientist, marine toxicologist, educator, and author. She was globally recognized for her pioneering research on environmental and public health concerns, including pollutants and plasticizer chemicals, ocean pollution, flame retardants, and climate change. She founded the Marine Environmental Research Institute in 1990 (now the Shaw Institute) and for more than three decades collaborated with scientists worldwide, informed public opinion and fueled policy.
You can learn more about Dr. Shaw here.
