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SUMMARY:Presenting at ACS Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our Executive Director\, Dr. Charlie Rolsky\, will be presenting our research at the prestigious ACS conference. \nLaundry and dish detergent pods are incredibly popular\, but they introduce a “water-soluble” plastic called Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) into our wastewater. While often considered biodegradable\, new research reveals that PVA often survives conventional wastewater treatment processes. Our study specifically investigated PVA’s presence in biosolids\, the treated wastewater byproduct commonly used as agricultural fertilizer. \nUsing advanced analytical techniques\, we’ve confirmed that PVA persists through waste management and contaminates these biosolids\, establishing them as a direct source of environmental PVA pollution. This research challenges existing assumptions about PVA’s fate and raises significant concerns about its potential impact on soil\, plant\, and environmental health. \nJoin us at the upcoming ACS conference to learn more about these critical findings and discuss the implications of persistent PVA in our environment. This research adds a vital piece to the growing puzzle of plastic pollution and calls for a re-evaluation of current practices.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/presenting-at-acs-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 01 Allen Y. Lew Place NW\, Washington D.C.\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:The Transition from Graduate School: Early Career Scientist in a Modern World
DESCRIPTION:As part of the National Graduate Research Polymer Conference (NGRPC)\, administered by ACS POLY\, the Shaw Institute’s Executive Director\, Dr. Charlie Rolsky\, will be participating in a panel discussion on finding success as a grad student and after grad school. He and others will be offering advice you could give to graduate students as they begin their own next steps.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/the-transition-from-graduate-school-early-career-scientist-in-a-modern-world/
LOCATION:ASU Student Pavilion\, 400 E Orange St\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85287\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Maine Aquaculture R&D&E Summit
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nThe Shaw Institute’s Executive Director\, Dr. Charlie Rolsky\, will be speaking at the 6th Maine Aquaculture R&D&E Summit will be held at the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine\, Maine\, on January 9th\, 2025. Hosted by the University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute and the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center\, this year’s Summit will focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by a changing climate. Learn about the environmental changes impacting Maine’s coastal ecosystems and their effects on aquaculture. Sessions and workshops will explore climate resilience\, sustainable practices\, and workforce development. \nPlenary Speaker: The amazing Halley Froehlich from UC Santa Barbara will be our plenary speaker and will share with us the latest knowledge about how the changing environment impacts aquaculture- and what we can do to adapt. \nWho will be involved? \n\nAquaculture farmers & Industry members\n\nSeaweed farmers are needed for a roundtable discussion on seaweed farming and climate change with keynote speaker Halley Froehlich!\nOyster farmers are needed for a workshop on selective breeding programs with Paul Rawson\n\n\nResearchers & Students\nSmall business advocates\nAnd many other fun and cool people!
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/maine-aquaculture-rde-summit/
LOCATION:Maine Maritime Academy\, 1 Pleasant Street\, Casine\, ME\, 04420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Maine Sustainability & Water Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our Associate Scientist\, Michelle Berger\, will be presenting a poster at the Maine Sustainability and Water Conference that will delve into our process of exploring the sources and extent of PFAS contamination in the town of Surry after it was discovered at the local elementary school. Poster presentations will take place between 10:30am and 11:30am. \nThe Maine Sustainability and Water Conference provides an annual forum where professionals\, researchers\, consultants\, citizens\, students\, regulators\, and planners gather to exchange information and present new findings on sustainability and water resource issues in Maine. \nLaunched in 1994 by UMaine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center with a primary focus on the future of Maine’s water resources\, the conference has grown to incorporate topics related to many of the sustainability challenges facing Maine\, including issues related to climate change\, energy futures\, agriculture\, forestry\, fisheries\, tourism\, and municipal planning. The conference attracts a broad audience of close to 400 participants from across the state. \n\nCLICK HERE to learn more details about Michelle’s presentation. Scroll down to the Professional section. Poster sessions run 10:30am to 11:30am.
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/maine-sustainability-water-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Dr.\, Augusta\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Shaw to Present at ACS: Characterizing Human Exposure to Microplastics During Pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Charlie Rolsky\, Executive Director & Senior Research Scientist at the Shaw Institute\, will be presenting at the prestigious ACS Spring 2024. The conference runs March 17 – 21\, in New Orleans\, and Dr. Rolsky’s talk will take place Thursday\, March 21\, 2024 from 9:20 AM – 9:40 AM ET. \nTOPIC: Characterizing Human Exposure to Microplastics During Pregnancy
URL:https://shawinstitute.org/event/shaw-to-present-at-acs-characterizing-human-exposure-to-microplastics-during-pregnancy/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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