Non-ISES Meetings and Training Events
Analyzing Risk: Principles, Concepts, and Applications
Boston, MA
March 11 – 14, 2013
Participants learn how to apply the science behind risk-based decision making, examine complex problems involving chemicals, radiation, and other hazards in the environment, discuss emerging analytic approaches, and review important issues with leaders in the field. This program provides education on current risk analysis methods from a variety of backgrounds, but with a common interest in understanding how risk analysis is done, how it is interpreted, and how it influences regulatory decision making.
Information: https://ecpe.sph.harvard.edu/Risk-Analysis
Effective Risk Communication: Theory, Tools, and Practical Skills for Communicating about Risk
Boston, MA
March 18 – 20, 2013
Stay ahead of the curve by participating in this in-depth program, featuring the latest scientific findings on risk perception, case studies from around the world, a suite of practical tools, and hands-on training. This introductory program explores the scientific foundations for effective risk communication. Participants will gain the skills necessary to communicate about risk to various audiences by working with different perspectives and encouraging more reasoned behavior among the people they are trying to influence and serve.
Information: https://ecpe.sph.harvard.edu/Risk-Communication
Health Effects Institute Annual Conference 2013
San Francisco, CA
April 14 – 16, 2013
The Conference will bring together scientists, policy makers, and others to share results of key research in air pollution science. Topics include: moving beyond PM2.5 mass; understanding the mechanisms of exposure to particles and cardiovascular effects; measuring the effectiveness of air quality actions; the future of studies of long-term exposure to air pollution; and progress and remaining questions about diesel engines. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.healtheffects.org/annual.htm.
Exploring the Exposome: The Future of Exposure Assessment
Symposium at American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
Indianapolis, IN
September 8 - 12, 2013
Abstracts deadline March 18, 2013
To request an event posting, please contact the Secretariat - isesmail@jsi.com
