Congratulations to the four newest members of A&WMA's Board of Directors, whose terms will begin January 2009:
The Principal Area submission site for A&WMA's 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) in Detroit, MI, is now open! Please submit your principal areas to be considered as topics for the 2009 Call for Abstracts. Submissions will be accepted through June 26, 2008.
Contact Lisa Breese with questions.
Portland, Oregon
June 24-27, 2008
It’s Not All Work and No Play at This Year’s Annual Conference!
A&WMA’s 101st Annual Conference & Exhibition is just three weeks away! While everyone is looking forward to this year’s outstanding technical program, make sure you step outside the convention center to network with your fellow environmental professionals and see why Portland was named one of America’s ‘greenest cities.’ Share tips and take in Portland’s natural scenery by attending some of the planned networking opportunities, social tours, and student and young professional events, including:
- “It’s Always Somebody’s First Time” First-Timers’ Reception— a chance to meet other first time attendees that will help maximize your Conference experience
- Networking Reception and Silent Auction— a night of bidding, learning about the latest technologies, and catching up with contacts, old and new
- Can’t Beat the View: Columbia Gorge— a visit to the Historic Scenic Highway for a breathtaking view of the Columbia River
- Rolling on the River: Willamette River Cruise and Salmon Dinner— a voyage along the Willamette complete with views of downtown Portland and Ross Island
- Sustainable Brewing: BridgePort Brewpub + Bakery— a unique tour for students and young professionals through one of the Pacific Northwest’s sustainable breweries
- A Different Kind of Green— a young professional and student social event held at the #1 rated pub in the nation, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
There are many more events to choose from! Visit the Annual Conference Web Site for more information or to register for the Conference.
This year’s Silent Auction will feature a wide range of exciting items up for bid. Don’t miss the chance to place your bids on items ranging from practical to wild, including:
- $500 in calibration services for your microphones, calibrators, sound level meters, dosimeters, sound and vibration FFT and real-time analyzers, filters, preamplifiers & signal conditioners, accelerometers, vibration meters, vibration exciters, or tapping machines. Be sure to get approval now for purchase.
- Teeth whitening package – While in Portland, get a professional teeth whitening treatment including examination and X-rays. $485 value.
- Plus local wines, logo merchandise, and lots more!
It’s not too late to donate! Don’t forget, proceeds benefit the A&WMA Scholarship Endowment Trust Fund. E-mail Martha Moore to contribute.
A&WMA’s Environmental Education Resource Guides (EERGs), designed to develop critical thinking skills, are an integral part of A&WMA’s award-winning Teacher-Training Program. The Guides have all been field tested by classroom teachers and provide an ideal curriculum supplement.
A&WMA is seeking funding of about $20,000 to update the EERGs. The Southern Section of A&WMA has already agreed to donate $2,500 towards this goal and is asking our other Sections and Chapters to help with the fundraising efforts. Donations for any dollar amount will be graciously accepted and put towards the updating costs.
E-mail Sandi Spratt to donate. Help us update this important education tool!
It’s Back – The Industry’s Top Forum on Energy and the Environment
The MEGA Symposium returns in 2008 to address issues related to power plant air emissions. Join the U.S. Department of Energy, the Electric Power Research Institute, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and A&WMA for an in-depth look at state-of-the-art methods for reducing SOx, NOx, particulate, mercury, and toxics emissions from fossil-fueled boilers.
MEGA 2008 will also break down the most discussed issues facing power producers – carbon dioxide emissions abatement.
Visit the Conference Web site for more information or to register.
Air Quality Specialist – Mid-Level
Tetra Tech
Boulder, Colorado
Be sure to visit A&WMA’s Career Center to view all of our posted jobs.
A&WMA has recently taken a number of small steps to reduce our environmental footprint. Our most visible step is the June issue of EM, which, for the first time, is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. According to our printer, by using this type of paper over the next year we will save more than 272 trees and 163 gallons of water, reduce air emissions by approximately 38,000 lb, and prevent more than 17,000 lb of solid waste. In addition, June’s issue marks the first time that A&WMA is using 100% vegetable-based ink for the magazine, instead of the standard petroleum-based inks.
A&WMA will be using recycled paper for EM, the Journal, and our conference and promotional materials whenever possible. We will also continue to investigate our printing and mailing practices and seek out better methods of delivering content to our members—including providing a choice to view our materials online and forego the printed copy.
We welcome any thoughts or suggestions that will help us make A&WMA more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Please e-mail Kristen Maser with your recommendations.
Don't miss the Virtual Energy Forum, a free two-day online event featuring live chat, virtual booths, technology showcases, and live video presentations from an impressive line-up of speakers including Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Speaker of the House; Jim Woolsey, McCain Campaign Advisor and Former CIA Director; and Pat Tiernan of Hewlet Packard. The presentations will focus on adopting better energy management and clean energy alternatives. Also, as a supporting organization, A&WMA will have its own virtual booth during the event. Register today!
Participate in the next International Conference on Air Quality - Science and Application (formerly known as the Urban Air Quality Conference). The conference will be held in Istanbul and is being organized by the University of Hertfordshire and the Istanbul Technical University with support from A&WMA and a number of international organizations, including the World Meteorological Organization, American Meteorological Society, COST 728, TUBITEK, and SHELL.
Important deadlines:
Abstract submission: September 26, 2008
Short paper submission: January 9, 2009
Advance rate for registration: February 6, 2009
Conferences & Workshops – Coming Up Fast
Webinars – Lower Carbon Footprint Options for Continuing Education
In the E-Learning Center – Grow Your
Knowledge
Call for Abstracts – Share What You Know
- Environmental Management in the Pacific Northwest: A&WMA Goes West for Environmental Inspiration
- A Summary of the 2008 Critical Review: Prospects for Future Climate Change and the Reasons for Early Action
- Association News: 2008 Honors & Awards; Message from the President; Financial Statement for 2007; and A&WMA Headquarters Gets the Green Treatment
- Plus: IT Insight, EPA Research Highlights, and a Member Minute Profile of Angela F. Hansen
Advertise in EM!
The 2008 Critical Review – Prospects for Future Climate Change and the Reasons for Early Action by Michael C. MacCracken, the Climate Institute
And a collection of peer-reviewed research papers, including:
- Particle Size Distributions and Elemental Composition of Atmospheric Particulate Matter in Southern Italy
- Quality Assured Measurements of Animal Building Emissions: Odor Concentrations
- Generation and Characterization of Diesel Exhaust in a Facility for Controlled Human Exposure
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