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About CPRC SETAC ................................................................ 2
The President’s Podium ........................................................ 3
A Word from the Incoming President ................................ 4
New Members of the Leadership Team .............................. 5
Register Now! CPRC’s 2019 Spring Meeting ..................... 7
SETAC Sacramento 2018 ....................................................... 8
Student Travel Award Winners .......................................... 10
SETAC North America 2019 ................................................ 14
The International Dimensions of Microplastics ............... 15
See What You’re Missing on Social Media! ...................... 17
Introducing the Membership Committee! ....................... 21
Career Corner ........................................................................ 22
CPRC FAQ: A Past President’s Perspective ....................... 23
Student Research Highlight ................................................ 24
Congratulations: SETAC NA Award Winner ..................... 25
NASAC News and Notes ...................................................... 26
Membership Application and Renewal ............................. 30
Sponsorship Opportunities ................................................. 31
Our Sponsors ......................................................................... 33
Spring 2019 Newsletter The Chesapeake Potomac Regional Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Vol. 27 No. 1
Serving the Chesapeake-Potomac Region (Maryland, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia), our chapter of SETAC North America
(SNA) provides a professional forum for individuals from private industry, academia, and government agencies who are
engaged in the study and analysis and solutions for environmental problems, management and regulation of natural resources,
and/or research and development. We facilitate networking and educational opportunities for scientific professionals,
mentoring and career guidance for students, and environmental education and outreach for the public.
Mission Statement
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Officers
President Ben Burruss, Toxicology Regulatory Services [email protected]
Vice President Jennifer Flippin, Tetra Tech [email protected]
Past President Darci Ferrer, Exponent [email protected]
Treasurer Meredith Bohannon, University of Maryland [email protected]
Secretary Matthew Fiala, Knox Medical [email protected]
Board Members
2017—2019 Mark La Guardia, Virginia Institute of Marine Science [email protected]
2017—2019 Lance Yonkos, University of Maryland [email protected]
2017—2019 Rachel Harrison, University of Maryland (Student Rep) [email protected]
2018—2020 Jamie Suski, EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc. [email protected]
2018—2020 Scott Lynn, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [email protected]
Web Presence cprcsetac.wordpress.com
Website Manager Scott Lynn, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [email protected]
Social Media Alterra Sanchez, University of Maryland [email protected]
Newsletter Editor James Sanders, Exponent [email protected]
Assistant Editor Scott Lynn, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [email protected]
Committees cprcsetac.wordpress.com/get-involved
Communications Committee: improving communications and outreach to CPRC members. Chair Scott Lynn
Events Committee: organizing event themes, agendas, and logistics. Chairs Jennifer Flippin, Mark La Guardia
Membership Committee: increasing student involvement and participation in society at large. Chairs Meredith Bohannon, Rachel
Harrison
cover image modified from a photo by Geoff Gallice
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Chapter Leadership and Committees
Reflecting on 2018 as CPRC President
Seemingly within the blink of an eye, my one-year term as
President of CPRC is nearly over. It’s hard for me to believe, but
as they say, “time flies when you’re having fun!” As we race
toward the 2019 Spring Meeting on April 8th, which will mark
the transition of new leadership within our chapter, I want to
take a moment to express appreciation to those in our chapter
with whom I have worked closely and to reflect on the past year.
This past year was both fun and productive for our chapter,
thanks to those who generously gave their valuable time and
effort to keep the chapter running. These leaders are CPRC’s
elected Board of Directors and Officers as well as our committee
volunteers. To these individuals, I express my sincerest gratitude
and appreciation. In addition, I want to thank all of the returning
and active members, both professionals and students, for your
participation and attendance at our annual events. I hope you
continue to find value in your membership and involvement with our chapter and that you will encourage others to
become members as well.
Looking back on my year as president, I feel great pride for the accomplishments of CPRC SETAC. The first of these
accomplishments occurred at the 2018 Spring Meeting when the chapter offered travel awards to the 1st Place
student presenters for the first time in recent memory. I can think of no better way to award our student members
than to provide support to attend SETAC NA meetings. Another accomplishment of our chapter this year was the
formation of the Membership Committee in the summer of 2018. This committee will be vital to the chapter by
conducting outreach to increase membership and sponsorship. Our last major accomplishment is the recent
modernization of our outdated sponsorship structure. The new sponsorship scheme is featured in this newsletter and
will hopefully appeal to our sponsors so that we can continue to provide travel support and awards to students.
I look forward to seeing the chapter continue its mission of supporting its professional and student members. As I
pass the presidential baton to the very capable Jennifer Flippin, I know that CPRC’s future is bright!
I hope to see you on April 7th and/or 8th for the CPRC Spring Meeting in Davis, WV.
Warmest regards,
Ben Burruss
CPRC SETAC President
The President’s Podium
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My journey with CPRC began in 2004 with the great fortune of working as an
undergraduate researcher in Dr. Christy Foran’s lab at West Virginia University. My
research was only a semester old, but she enthusiastically encouraged me to make a
poster to present at CPRC SETAC (below left). The whole lab piled into the biology
department Suburban and we headed for Shepherdstown, WV, where I attended my
first scientific meeting (and also had a great road trip with my lab mates!). In 2005, I
returned to CPRC in Annapolis to give my first platform presentation and was
honored to accept the award for Best Student Platform (below right). I moved to
North Carolina for grad school but stayed involved with national SETAC and the
Carolinas Chapter. I reengaged in CPRC when I returned to the region for my job at
Tetra Tech in Owings Mills, MD. Scott Lynn suggested that I run for an open spot on
the Board of Directors and join the Communications Committee, and a few years
later, a conversation with Paula Henry helped me decide to step into the role of
chapter Vice President.
There is a reason that CPRC holds a special place in my career. No matter where I’ve been on my journey, I’ve found
a supportive environment that evolves along with my career—from first posters, to graduate student growing pains,
new jobs, work advice, collaborations, and stepping into chapter leadership roles. The regional chapters provide the
opportunity for small meetings and meaningful one-on-one interactions. Take a moment at the upcoming Spring
Meeting to chat with old friends and seek out conversation with folks you do not know. Volunteer to serve on one of
our committees. No time commitment is too small or contribution insignificant. You will build a network. Wherever
you are in your career, I hope you always feel welcome in our chapter and continuously find a way to grow with
CPRC.
I extend sincere gratitude to our outgoing officers and board members for their enthusiasm and dedication that
keep our ship afloat—Ben Burruss (President), Darci Ferrer (Past President), Rebecca Lazarus (Board Member), and
Rachel Harrison (Student Representative)! We look forward to their continued involvement as chapter members as
we welcome Diana Eignor (Vice President), Michael Quinn (Board Member), and Sarah Lanasa (Student
Representative).
I hope to see you at the Spring Meeting and other events in the coming year. Please reach out any time if you have
questions or suggestions!
Jennifer Flippin
CPRC SETAC President 2019–2020
A Word from the Incoming President
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New Members of the Leadership Team
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DIANA EIGNOR
Vice President
Diana is a biologist at the US EPA Office of Water, Office of Science and Technology.
Her responsibilities include development of aquatic life criteria, development of
methodologies, and managing interagency agreements. She recently completed the
national aluminum ambient water quality criteria and is now working on webinars
and implementation guidance to assist the states in adopting it into statewide
standards. She previously worked at the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs, Blasland,
Bouck, and Lee (bought by Arcadis), and EA Engineering, Science and Technology,
conducting ecological risk assessments. SETAC is an important part of her
professional life and she enjoys giving back. She has served on many national committees (including career
development, membership, grants, etc.) and has been a board member and an officer of CPRC. Her favorite activity with
SETAC is assisting and mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and early-career scientists with the development and
path of their career. She looks forward to serving CPRC and encourages members to meet her at this year’s Annual
Spring Meeting.
MICHAEL QUINN
Board Member
Dr. Michael Quinn is the Chief of the U.S. Army Public Health Center's Health Effects
Division (HEF) of the Directorate of Toxicology. He directs his Division's mission in
providing worldwide support through the performance of basic and applied research in
toxicology, environmental biology, and chemistry. The Division focuses on conducting
toxicological research on chemicals of military concern pertinent to effects from
environmental exposures. HEF leads the Department of Defense community in the
assessment of the environmental impact of new formulations for explosives, propellants,
smokes and obscurants, and illumination materials, and strives toward the development of
safe, health-based exposure criteria for military-related substances and new methods for
rapid, accurate, and cost effective technologies for determining the effects of toxic hazards to environmental receptors
and their transport through environmental media. Dr. Quinn's primary passion is method development and working
with non-traditional animal models. He has assisted in the development of the avian two-generation toxicity test for the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program's Tier 2 battery of tests. His current
research focuses on toxicity reference value determination for poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances in wild
mammals.
New Members of the Leadership Team
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SARAH LANASA
Student Representative
Sarah Lanasa is a Graduate Research Assistant at Towson University,
where she works in the Applied Ecology and Ecotoxicology Lab under Dr.
Christopher Salice. She is studying the effects of commercial herbicides
and their components on the growth of aquatic green algae and Daphnia
consumption. Sarah graduated from Towson University in May 2014 with
a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and Studies. While
completing her undergraduate degree, she interned with the National
Park Service at Hampton National Historic Site and Gunpowder Valley
Conservancy. Currently Sarah works as a weekend naturalist at Lake
Roland Park in Baltimore County. At Lake Roland, she conducts and
assists in educational programs, as well as caring for animals housed in
the Nature Center. Sarah joined CPRC this year and is excited to get more
involved as the new Student Representative.
JAMES SANDERS
Newsletter Editor
Dr. Sanders is a Scientist for Exponent’s Ecological and Biological Sciences
practice. From his office in Washington, D.C., he assists clients with
regulatory and litigation matters related to persistent environmental
contaminants, industrial effluent, coal combustion residuals, veterinary and
human-use drugs, and consumer products. He has been a member of CPRC
since 2013, when he was a graduate student of environmental engineering
at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He was previously Editor in
Chief of the CPRC newsletter for the spring and fall 2017 issues.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the CPRC SETAC 2019 Annual Spring Meeting, to be held at Canaan Valley
Resort & Conference Center, Davis, WV on April 7th & 8th, 2019. Monday’s full-day conference includes a keynote
speaker, over 20 technical presentations, and a CPRC update. The full program is now online. Also plan on joining us
Sunday for an afternoon group hike followed by an evening, pay-on-your-own dinner and social. For more
information, please visit our website: 2019 CPRC Annual Spring Meeting
Register Now!
Join us for our annual Spring Meeting on April 8, 2019
Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center
230 Main Lodge Rd
Davis, West Virginia 26260
The 2019 CPRC Spring Meeting
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SETAC Sacramento 2018
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CPRC Goes to SETAC by Shannon Edmonds
Last fall’s SETAC North America meeting was held in Sacramento, CA from November 4th through the 8th. The theme was
“Bridging Divides Between Environmental Stewardship and Economic Development.” The meeting offered an inspiring
platform for integrating SETAC science with decision-making, engineering, and the economy. A variety of professional
training courses were offered on Sunday with a broad range of focuses, including science communication, sediment quality
assessments, mRNA sequencing, endocrine disruptors, and new chemical submissions within ecological risk assessments.
The Monday morning spotlight session focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances while the afternoon spotlight
session focused on the impact of climate change on the water supply and water quality. The CPRC board meeting was held
on Monday afternoon. Members discussed CPRC business, the recently formed Membership Committee, and the upcoming
Spring Meeting. Student awardees were recognized and received their awards, and a group picture was taken (below).
The CPRC social was held Monday night at de Vere’s Irish Pub. Attendance was extraordinary and members enjoyed
delicious food and a competitive game of trivia. CPRC members were broken into two teams (a women-plus-Ben Burruss
team and a men’s team) that competed against a number of local teams and both placed moderately well, although it is
worth noting that the women’s team (plus Ben) outperformed the men. Jennifer Flippin and Sarah Fisher were both
outstanding contributors on the women’s team.
SETAC Sacramento 2018
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The Tuesday spotlight sessions focused on fate and effects modeling in risk assessments and on science and sustainability.
While no official CPRC events were held, a number of CPRC members ended up having an impromptu dinner together at
Firestone Public House where the group sat outside and mingled. A fun night was had by all.
Wednesday included a free headshot lounge and interesting spotlight sessions highlighting bias in environmental research
and effective science communication. Once again, a handful of CPRC members—representing the University of Maryland,
William and Mary, and Virginia Tech—had dinner together at Mayahuel, where they enjoyed margaritas outside.
The meeting was closed on Thursday with Poster Corner presentations and lively discussions. SETAC had a new event
featuring a puppy park where conference attendees could socialize with dogs. This event was a hit!
If you missed out on the fun, follow us on social media for updates from the upcoming Spring Meeting and SETAC Toronto
next fall!
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SETAC Student Travel Awards
Shannon Edmonds
University of Maryland College Park
Environmental Science and Technology
Type of Degree: M.S.
Award: $250
Presentation: Poster
Session: Protecting Freshwaters from
Salinization
When/where: Thursday, November 8th
from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm in Exhibit Hall
Title: RP003 ‐ Identifying and Evaluating
Major Ion Toxicity of Coal Combustion
Residual Landfill Effluents
Bio: Shannon completed her master's
degree in the lab of Professor Lance
Yonkos at the University of Maryland,
College Park. She studied the effects of
coal ash storage facilities on the aquatic environment. Shannon enjoys listening to true crime podcasts. She graduated in
December and has begun a job in environmental consulting.
Abstract: This project investigates the toxicological consequences of leachate from “dry” coal ash disposal on water
quality and biota in receiving waters. The study includes quarterly whole effluent toxicity tests on discharge samples from
three Maryland disposal facilities. Results indicate varying levels of chronic toxicity at all three locations. Priority metals
and major ions have been measured and monitored over time and concurrently with bioassays. The wastewaters were
found to be consistently high in total dissolved solids (TDS) and high conductivities were consistently observed, both
indicative of elevated major ions. Traditional phase 1 toxicity identification evaluation (TIE) methods are not effective at
addressing these issues. Models for predicting acute toxicity of a number of salt mixtures to Ceriodaphnia dubia have
been developed, however, the thresholds at which chronic reductions in reproduction occur are still uncertain. Therefore,
the purpose of the present study is to evaluate the toxicity associated with major ion imbalances using mock effluents
and a weight-of-evidence approach in order to determine and confirm the primary causative ions. Calcium, chloride,
magnesium, sodium, potassium, and sulfate were used to create a reconstituted mock effluent. A 7-day static renewal
dilution series was completed using Ceriodaphnia dubia and threshold inhibition concentration values (IC25s) were
compared between the reconstituted mock effluent and the wastewater. Subsequent toxicity tests were completed
targeting single salts and salt mixtures in order to evaluate ion interactions and mechanisms of toxicity, as well as the
ameliorative effects of ions in mixtures. Results of this work will advance our understanding of the relative risk of major
ion imbalances in freshwater systems and can be used to refine treatment systems surrounding coal combustion residual
facilities.
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SETAC Student Travel Awards
Frank Green
Towson University
Environmental Science and Studies
Type of Degree: M.S.
Award: $250
Presentation: Platform
Session: Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles
When/where: Wednesday November 7th at 10:20 am in Room
CC‐204
Title: 371 ‐ Effects of Road De‐Icing Salt (NaCl) and Temperature
on Larval Anuran (Lithobates clamitans) Survival and Growth
Bio: Frank is a second-year graduate student completing his
master’s degree in environmental science at Towson University
in Maryland. His research is focused primarily on the ecotoxicology of reptiles and amphibians, with a particular focus on
stressors impacting local anuran species. Frank intends to pursue a Ph.D. after graduation, and eventually a career in
teaching and research.
Abstract: An important challenge in amphibian ecotoxicology and conservation is that naturally occurring amphibian
populations experience multiple, simultaneous stressors while toxicity tests are usually limited to a single stressor.
Amphibian populations in the Mid-Atlantic region, for example, are likely experiencing combined effects of several
regionally important stress factors. About 14 million tons of road de-icing salts are used each year in North America with
NaCl accounting for 98% of total salt use and, hence, increased salinity is an important environmental stressor to aquatic
organisms, including amphibians. As well, higher temperature as a result of climate change is also becoming an
increasingly important environmental stressor for amphibians. Unfortunately, there are no data on the combined effects
of salinity and temperature on amphibians which can hinder any amphibian conservation efforts in the region. To
address this important data gap, we conducted an acute toxicity test and a sub-chronic toxicity test to explore impacts of
these two stressors on larval green frogs. An acute toxicity test was conducted to determine an NaCl LC50 (2587.5 mg
Cl-/L), and the results were used to inform the treatment levels of the sub-chronic and chronic tests. For sub-chronic NaCl
exposure testing we exposed green frog larvae to three temperatures (18, 22, and 25 °C), and three concentrations of
sodium chloride (500, 1000, and 2000 mg Cl-/L) for 35 days. The larvae were observed daily for mortality and Gosner
stage, as well as length and mass of surviving animals. While there was no significant effect of temperature on mortality
(F2,36 = 2.984, P = 0.0632), there was a significant effect of chloride (F3,36 = 48.029, P = 1.14x10-12), and no significant
interaction effect was observed (F6,36 = 0.954, P = 0.4670). Mortality of individuals in the higher mg Cl-/L treatment
group was significantly higher than that of controls and other treatment groups (2000 mg/L > 1000 mg/L = 500 mg/L =
0 mg/L). This study provides important insights into effects of multiple environmentally relevant anthropogenic stressors
on commonly occurring Maryland amphibians.
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SETAC Student Travel Awards
Alterra Sanchez
University of Maryland
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Type of Degree: Ph.D.
Award: $250
Presentation: Platform
Session: Environment Exposure to Microplastics and
Affiliated Toxic Chemicals
When/where: Wednesday November 7th at 9:00 am in Hall E
Title: 433 ‐ Sorption of Antimicrobials, Triclosan and
Triclocarban, to Polyethylene and Polypropylene
Microplastics
Bio: Alterra is in her third year in the Marine Estuarine and
Environmental Sciences doctoral program in environmental
chemistry at the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP)
under the guidance of Dr. Alba Torrents. Her research is
supported by the National Science Foundation Graduate
Research Fellowship Program award and an internship with
DC Water's Blue Plains, the largest advanced wastewater treatment plant in the world. This support enables her to study
the fate and transport of organic pollutants and microplastics in the wastewater treatment process and rivers. She has
developed a method to measure nine pharmaceutical and personal care product chemicals that adsorb to microplastics
during wastewater treatment using UHPLC/MS. Currently, she is working on developing a method using micro-Raman
spectroscopy to identify and count microplastics from wastewater effluent.
Abstract: Microplastics enter rivers and estuaries through stormwater runoff and municipal wastewater effluent, where
they eventually travel to the ocean. Recent research has suggested that billions of microplastics per day may enter U.S.
waterways from municipal wastewater. Organic contaminants are known to sorb to plastics at concentrations magnitudes
higher than the surrounding water. However, there is relatively little research about the behavior of compounds in
pharmaceutical and personal care products, which are concentrated in wastewater. Most work has focused on
compounds with only nonpolar moieties, such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons and polychlorinated biphenyls. Therefore,
this study examines the sorption behavior of the antimicrobial agents triclosan and triclocarban to microplastics made of
high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. In addition, efforts were made to create a standard protocol for fabricating
microplastics at different particle diameters, characterizing particle surface area, and measuring the sorption behavior of
slightly polar organic compounds on microplastics. Results will be presented that will show the differences in sorption
between particles of different diameters (e.g., surface area) and polymer types. The standardization of these microplastic
chemistry protocols will increase the robustness of future research, so that data may eventually inform wastewater policy.
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SETAC Student Travel Awards
Caitlin Weible
Towson University
Environmental Science and Studies
Type of Degree: M.S.
Award: $250
Presentation: Platform
Session: Ecotoxicology of Amphibians and Reptiles
When/where: Wednesday November 7th at 8:20 am in
Room CC‐204
Title: 367 ‐ Exposure and Effects of Common Perfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFASs) on Brown Anoles (Anolis sagrei)
Bio: Caitlin is currently a second-year graduate student
completing her masters in environmental science at Towson
University in Maryland. Her research interests focus
primarily on wildlife ecotoxicology with a particular focus
on reptiles and amphibians. Caitlin plans to either pursue a
Ph.D. or find employment in risk assessment upon
graduation.
Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are persistent and abundant environmental contaminants, creating
concern about their potential ecotoxicological effects on humans and wildlife. The goal of this research was to investigate
the impacts of a two specific PFASs, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS), on a
model reptilian species. These PFASs were key ingredients in aqueous film forming foam which was widely used in fire
suppression training activities at military installations. Fire suppression activities and use in many commercial products
have led to releases of these chemicals to the environment where wildlife can be exposed. While there is some data on
effects of a small subset of PFASs on common ecological receptors, there are no data available on the toxicity of PFOS or
PFHxS to reptilian species precluding a robust assessment of risk to species in this taxa. To address this data gap, we
have begun developing brown anoles (Anolis sagrei) as a viable laboratory model as they are abundant and invasive to
many areas around the United States. We first dosed lizards with PFOS using a pseudo-gavage method three times each
week for a total of 35 days. A total of 40 lizards were used with 10 animals per dose which were 0, 0.02, 0.2, or 2 mg/kg
per day. Dosing volumes were adjusted based on the weekly weight of each lizard. There were no lizard deaths during
the 35 day study but there were apparent dose-related effects on growth. All lizards were also necropsied and organs
weighed. We found that as PFOS concentration increased, spleen and kidney masses increased. To our surprise, lizards in
this study appeared to be similarly sensitive compared to avian receptors that had been exposed to PFOS in a
reproductive study. We have subsequently initiated a PFOS exposure study in which lizards have been exposed for 30, 60
or 90 days to PFOS-contaminated sand. The goal is to determine whether dermal exposure for PFOS is a relevant
exposure pathway. We have also initiated a pseudo-gavage study to determine whether PFHxS is toxic to lizards at high-
end environmentally relevant concentrations. We anticipate that the data developed from these studies will facilitate
ecological risk assessments focused on the risk of PFASs to reptilian receptors in PFAS contaminated habitats.
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SETAC North America 40th Annual Meeting
SETAC North America
40th Annual Meeting
3 – 7 November 2019 | TORONTO, CANADA
The meeting will emphasize the need for environmental scientists and managers from all sectors to
work together at a global scale to address shared environmental challenges.
Still undecided? Learn more about Toronto via the links below!
Toronto Travel: Must-Visit Coffee Shops, Cocktail Bars and Art Galleries
Toronto – 10 Ways to Love it Like a Local
21 Epic Things to Do in Toronto That You Have to Check Off Your List
Or watch the SETAC Toronto tourism video on YouTube:
Video Link
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The International Dimensions of Microplastics
The International
Dimensions of
Microplastics
by Alterra Sanchez
8 million tons of plastic debris entered the ocean in
2010, and this pollution is expected to increase
tenfold by 2025. Plastic debris has harmful effects on
over 250 species of marine life, including 50% of
mammals and birds. Plastics may also carry organic pollutants, increasing the toxicity of plastics that are consumed by
organisms. Small, plastic particles have been found in over a quarter of all sampled seafood meant for human consumption
and even in bottled water.1,2 A growing body of evidence has now deemed microplastics—plastic particles with a diameter
of 5 mm or smaller—as the subject of most concern when it comes to debris in rivers, estuaries, and the ocean.
The scientific community, and now national governments, have recognized that the issue of microplastics is extremely
complex. Microplastic pollution not only affects wildlife, but food safety, and thus fisheries and their related economies. It is
also a multinational issue as pollution flows through ocean currents and are deposited onto different shores. The G7
countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) have recognized that the
microplastic problem will not be solved without international cooperation. Following the endorsement of G7 Ministers of
Environment, Oceans, and Energy at their meeting in Halifax, Canada last September, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor and
the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors held the “International Dimensions of Microplastics”
roundtable meeting in Washington D.C. at the Canadian Embassy on February 13, 2019.
Chief Science Advisors and their equivalents from G7 countries and the EU. Photo Credit: Embassy of Canada US.
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The International Dimensions of Microplastics
The roundtable was summarized as an
“opportunity for Chief Science Advisors and their equivalents (CSAEs) from G7 countries and the EU to cooperate
and build a shared understanding of the science available to support policy making in addressing the challenge
of microplastics pollution. A report entitled ’A Scientific Perspective on Microplastics in Nature and Society’3 has
been produced by the Science Advice for Policy by European Academies (SAPEA) group for the European
Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors… [The report] provided a foundational review of current scientific
knowledge in the field. CSAEs discussed…what the science currently says and does not say about microplastics
and what science advice can provide to policy makers.”4
After the roundtable concluded, Dr. Chelsea Rochman gave the keynote speech for that evening. Dr. Rochman is
considered by many to be one of the top experts globally in the field of microplastics, and is an advisor for Ocean
Conservancy. She stressed that, though it is well known that organisms (including humans!) consume microplastics and
they cause harm, it is unclear how big a role they play as a toxic particle versus being a source of organic pollutants. It is
not a question of whether microplastics are vectors of organic pollutants to organisms, but if microplastics as a source is
of ecological importance compared to water, sediments, and prey. The CSAEs discussed during the roundtable that this
uncertainty is most likely due to the lack of standardized methods. Rochman called for continuing research in
microplastics with the support of international cooperation to help answer this question.
On the stage, from left to right, Dr. Mona Nemer (Chief Science
Advisor of Canada), Dr. Jean-Eric Paquet (Director-General for
Research and Innovation of the European Comission), Dr. Pearl
Dykstra (Advisor to the European Comission), and the meeting’s
keynote speaker Dr. Chelsea Rochman (Assistant Professor at the
University of Toronto). Photo Credit: Embassy of Canada US.
The planetary boundary concept defines the
limits within which humanity can survive without
significantly disrupting the biosphere. There are
three conditions that must be met for a
pollutant to be considered a planetary threat: 1)
the pollution must have an unknown disruptive
effect on important biosphere processes, 2) the
negative effect must not be discovered until it is
a global issue, and 3) the effect must be poorly
reversible. Microplastics are known to meet
conditions two and three. Microplastics would
be a planetary boundary threat if it also met
condition #1: that they are currently causing an
unknown disruptive effect on the biosphere.5
Currently, no negative ecosystem level effects of
microplastics have been found, however, with
over 210,000 tons floating on the surface of the
ocean, and probably 10 times more in the deep
sea, it is imperative that we continue to work
together to research and find solutions.
References
1: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep14340
2: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2018.00407/full
3: https://www.sapea.info/topics/microplastics/
4: http://science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_97763.html
5: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X17305456
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See What You’re Missing on Social Media!
November 4, 2018 Cprc_Setac
Come visit our poster!
#CPRCsetac (L to R: Ben Burruss,
Jennifer Flippin, Meredith
Bohannon, and Scott Lynn)
November 5, 2018 Cprc_Setac
CPRC Social at de Vere’s Irish Pub,
Sacramento, CA
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See What You’re Missing on Social Media!
November 6, 2018 Cprc_Setac
Jennifer Flippin (left) and Alex
MacLeod (below, at left) share
their posters.
#CPRCsetac #SETACSacramento
November 8, 2018
Cprc_Setac
Last day at SETAC Sacramento:
Shannon Edmonds (below) at
her poster. #CPRCsetac
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November 6, 2018 Cprc_Setac
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See What You’re Missing on Social Media!
December 21, 2018 Cprc_Setac
Congratulations to CPRC students Shannon Edmonds (far left), Rachel Eberius (second from right),
and Rachel Harrison (far right) who completed their Master of Science degrees at the University of
Maryland! Pictured with Meredith Bohannon, CPRC treasurer and commencement marshal.
#GoTerps #CPRCsetac
by Rachel Harrison
CPRC has formed a new Membership Committee, which held its first meeting in February. The priority of the Membership
Committee is to increase member participation in activities designed to promote scientific knowledge and discussions, as
well as networking/career opportunities for students and young environmental science professionals that are promoted by
the society. We continue to provide our members with opportunities to grow as young environmental scientists with the
aid of our corporate sponsors.
We have introduced a new sponsorship format for 2019 that allows the support of specific Chapter activities such as
student travel awards, poster/platform awards, and social events at SETAC meetings. Sponsor benefits have also been
updated to include the appearance of the company’s logo in CPRC newsletters and meeting documents as well as on the
CPRC website. Please see our Sponsorship Opportunities page in this issue. If you have any questions about sponsorship
payments, please contact CPRC Treasurer Meredith Bohannon or Secretary Matthew Fiala.
If you would like to assist with outreach and retention efforts, planning or creating activities (especially those supportive of
students and early professionals in their career development), or if you have suggestions for interested organizations,
individuals, and sponsorships, please contact one of the co-chairs listed above.
Introducing the Membership Committee!
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Career Corner
When asked to write an article for the Career Corner I initially felt ill-prepared and
underqualified to be giving others career advice. I just finished my master’s degree in
December and am still navigating the confusing post-graduation waters. If you asked
me what I wanted to do with my life in December, I probably answered with “I still
have no idea” or “I just want to be employed.” Despite my uncertainty, I started a new
job at Smithers Viscient in North Carolina in March. As I thought more about this
article and spoke with my peers, I realized that most people in my position feel the
same way: kind of confused but hopeful for what’s to come. I had spent 2.5 years
completing my master’s degree, about 7 months working in a government laboratory,
and am now beginning a new chapter in the private sector. At this point I have a little
bit of experience in all three sectors of SETAC: academia, government, and industry.
So, although I am (very) early in my career and cannot yet provide long-term career
advice, I do have a few “dos” and “don’ts” to share that I believe have helped me be
successful thus far.
My first suggestion is a shameless plug for the CPRC Communications Committee. I
served as the newsletter editor for the committee in 2018 and feel that it was a great
experience that allowed me to meet new people in the chapter, foster new connections, and gain new skills. In addition to
making a positive impact on the chapter and adding experience to my CV, serving as the newsletter editor made going to
CPRC events even more exciting because I’d made connections with the others on the committee and looked forward to
seeing at the events. I highly recommend any students or members that are interested in getting involved to contact Scott
Lynn to get more information. It is also worth noting that both of the previous student newsletter editors started new jobs
shortly after completing their degrees. Thus, it’s quite clear that serving as newsletter editor is a crucial first step to take
when pursuing career opportunities!
My second suggestion is to stay mindful of your end goal. While it is important to get involved and take on additional
responsibilities at school, in your lab, or at your job, it is also important not to allow these “extra” things deter you from
tasks and responsibilities that will ultimately propel you forward in your career or degree. This can be a difficult balance to
find, especially for graduate students. For example, taking on a volunteer position to gain networking opportunities and
serve others is a great thing to do and can help you find employment after you complete your degree. However, if the time
and energy that you invest in volunteering is significantly deterring you from completing your research (which ultimately
allows you to graduate), then maybe that volunteer position is more harm than it is help. The same can be said about many
extracurricular activities. Sometimes, although it can be difficult, it is important to say “no” and to focus on your research,
thesis, dissertation, post-doc publications, or job responsibilities. Keeping an end goal in sight can help you navigate
opportunities and allow you to prioritize your time for what is truly important. It is essential to note that the members of
the CPRC Communications Committee are very sensitive to and understanding of this issue, which makes the committee an
ideal place to volunteer.
Third, it is helpful to stay involved within the CPRC community. By staying active within CPRC, I received funding to attend
a SETAC national meeting, made connections that led to a short term position, and found full-time employment through
the connections I had previously fostered.
Finally, keeping an open and optimistic mindset is crucial for finding new career opportunities. Although I have gained a lot
of skills and knowledge through my research and education, I’ve learned that there may never be the “perfect fit” job,
especially right away. Being open to trying new things, learning new skills, moving new places, and stepping out of your
comfort zone can help land you a position you may never have thought to look for in the first place.
Rachel Eberius
Senior Research Biologist
Avian and Wildlife Toxicology
Smithers Viscient
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CPRC FAQ: A Past President’s Perspective
Over the past three years I had the pleasure of serving as CPRC’s Vice President,
President, and Past President. I am grateful for the opportunity that was presented
to me to be an officer in this vibrant organization. In reflections on past
conversations with members and potential members, it occurred to me that there
are several frequently asked questions. I share some of them here with you, along
with my responses.
—What does the Vice President do? How long is the term?
Traditionally, the Vice President is heavily involved in the planning of the annual
Spring Meeting, attends Board and Committee meetings, and helps with general
coordination. The Vice President is involved in many of the day-to-day decisions
of the organization. The time commitment varies on the individual’s availability,
specific interests, and the needs of the organization. For me personally, the
greatest time commitment was associated with the Spring Meeting and Autumn
Dinner. I started my engagement at CPRC as a member on the Events Planning
Committee and chose to stay focused on events during my time as Vice President.
After serving one year as Vice President, the position rotates to President and,
lastly, Past President, for a total term of three years.
—Do I need prior experience to be an Officer, Board Member or Committee member?
Since Officers and Board Members are elected, it helps to have CPRC-related experience. A great way to gain that
experience is by joining a Committee.
—What geography does the Chesapeake-Potomac Regional Chapter encompass?
West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
—Do I have to be a member of SETAC North America to be a member of CPRC?
Although we encourage membership of SETAC North America, you do not need to be a member to join CPRC. The
membership form and dues are separate, although you can join and pay via the SETAC North America website.
—Do I need to be a member to attend CPRC events, such as the Spring Meeting and Autumn Dinner?
Non-members are welcome, but of course, we would love for you to join!
If you have additional questions, feel free to email CPRC’s Secretary.
Darci Ferrer
Scientist, Exponent
CPRC SETAC President 2017–2018
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Toxicity of environmentally relevant
concentrations of chloride on larval
green frogs (Lithobates clamitans) and
the potentiation of toxicity due to
climate change induced temperature
elevation
Frank Green
M.S. Student
Environmental Science and Studies
Towson University
One of the many challenges in amphibian ecotoxicology and
conservation is that naturally occurring amphibian populations
typically experience multiple simultaneous stressors, while
standard toxicity test protocols are limited to a single stressor.
Amphibian populations in the Mid-Atlantic region, for example,
are likely experiencing combined effects of several regionally
important stress factors. About 14 million tons of road deicing
salts are used each year in North America, with NaCl accounting
for 98% of total salt use and, hence, increased salinity is an
important environmental stressor to aquatic organisms, including amphibians. Higher temperatures as a result of climate
change are also becoming an increasingly important environmental stressor for amphibians. Unfortunately, there are no
data on the combined effects of salinity and temperature on amphibians, which can hinder any amphibian conservation
efforts in the region.
To address this
important gap, we
conducted field
measurements to
determine chloride
ion concentrations in
seven known
amphibian breeding
ponds in central
Maryland. The results
of our field sampling
efforts, as well as
other reported field
measurements, were
used to conduct
Student Research Highlight
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Student Research Highlight
standard 96-h acute toxicity tests on locally collected Lithobates clamitans (green frog) larvae. We estimated a chloride
LC50 (± 1 SE) of 2485.96 (± 564.24) mg/L. We then used these results to inform a sub-chronic toxicity test. In this test,
green frog larvae were exposed to one of three water temperatures (18, 22, and 25 °C), and one of three concentrations
of chloride (500, 1000, and 2000 mg Cl-/L) for 35 days. This study duration reflected a period of elevated salinity for
approximately one month during larval development, which was observed in our field measurements. While there was no
significant effect of temperature alone on mortality (F2,36 = 2.984, P = 0.0632), there was a significant effect of chloride
(F3,36 = 48.029, P < 0.001). Larvae in the 2000 mg Cl-/L treatment experienced a significantly higher hazard of mortality
than other treatments (approx. 19 times higher than controls; e(fx) = 17.59 - 21.56, P < 0.001) as indicated by Cox
proportional hazard models. Further, as temperature increased, larvae in the 1000 mg/L treatments experienced
significantly higher mortality (approx. 5 times higher than controls; e(fx) = 4.495 – 5.585, P < 0.001). This study provides
important insights into the effects of multiple environmentally relevant anthropogenic stressors on commonly occurring
Maryland amphibians. As temperature variation becomes larger and more temporally variable due to climate change,
application of road de-icing salts and subsequent runoff into known amphibian breeding habitats is likely causing
increased mortality of developing amphibians. More research, including investigations of other stressors that occur
simultaneously with road de-icing salt application, additional ecological factors such as resource quality and quantity,
and the combined effects of these factors is required to better understand the risk of Mid-Atlantic amphibian population
decline.
Frank is a second-year graduate student completing his master’s degree in environmental science at Towson University in
Maryland. His research is focused primarily on the ecotoxicology of reptiles and amphibians, with a particular focus on
stressors impacting local anuran species. Frank intends to pursue a Ph.D. after graduation, and eventually a career in
teaching and research.
Congratulations: SETAC NA Award Winner
Congratulations to student member Jada Damond, winner of the Best
Undergraduate Platform Presentation award at SETAC Sacramento! Her
presentation was entitled The challenge of measuring activated carbon dose in
sediments.
Jada is an undergraduate at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
studying Chemical Engineering on the Environmental Engineering and
Sustainability track. She currently works as an undergraduate research assistant at
UMBC, with Dr. Upal Ghosh. Jada has performed research measuring activated
carbon in sediment as it is used for remediation. She plans to earn a master's
degree in environmental engineering after graduation.
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NASAC News and Notes
News from NASAC
by Alexander MacLeod
The SETAC North America Student Advisory Council (NASAC) comprises three
elected leadership positions (Vice Chair/Chair/Outgoing Chair), Regional Chapter
representatives (one student per Chapter), two members-at-large, two SETAC
North America (SNA) Board of Directors (BoD) liaisons, and student liaisons to
various SETAC Interest Groups and Committees. NASAC works closely with the
SETAC BoD and other SETAC Committees to plan student events for the annual
meeting and to provide a voice for student members of SETAC. In 2017–2018,
NASAC met or exceeded all of its priorities for the year including:
Voting Achievement
Last September, students of North America had the opportunity to exercise their newly granted rights to vote in the
general election. One item of relevance to the student body of North America was the passing of an initiative to provide
the Chair of NASAC voting rights on the SNA Board of Directors and to allow the general membership to elect the next
NASAC Chair. This has been in review for years and is a great achievement for the students and the society as a whole!
Student Activities
NASAC planned several important events for the 2018 SETAC North America meeting in Sacramento. At the Sacramento
meeting, there were several unique student activities including:
• Develop engaging scientific and social programming for the 2018 SETAC North America annual meeting in
Sacramento, CA
• Engage the SETAC North America BoD with recommendations from the student voting ad hoc committee
• Increase student engagement within scientific interest groups
• Develop an organizational structure within NASAC to facilitate Young Environmental Scientists Meetings and to reduce
donor fatigue
• Provide consistent and informative online communications to increase student participation and development
• Enhance communication between student advisory councils at the global level
Student/Mentor Dinner
The student/mentor dinner has been a staple at the SETAC North America meeting for many years. The dinner provides
students an opportunity to strengthen their networks within SETAC and discuss scientific topics and career experiences
with mentors. NASAC appreciates the support of the SNA Student advocacy committee for their support and organization
of the event. This year Bryan Brooks provided some background on the event. He was followed by the NASAC Chair Alex
MacLeod, who delivered an inspiring speech on the value of getting involved and how the society is an important part of
your career.
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NASAC News and Notes
Early Career Social
In 2017, SETAC North America formed the Early Career Committee to assist recent
graduates and new professionals to navigate scientific and professional
opportunities in the society. This committee, led by NASAC past chair Blair Paulik,
hosted the second early career social at the annual meeting. The event provided
an informal chance for students to make new connections during the meeting
while enjoying light snacks and beverages. The event had optional activities to
help students meet and chat with new people, and it updated attendees about
upcoming SETAC Early Career Committee activities.
Exploring Career Choices
The SETAC North America Student Advisory Council and the Early Career Committee hosted the first Exploring Career
Choices event, which provided a forum to hear from and interact with multiple representatives from each sector. Students
and early career professionals were encouraged to participate in this unique event. Small groups had the opportunity to
speak with professionals from a variety of sectors who are at different stages in their careers. The event concluded with an
open mixer where everyone could communicate freely without a timed rotation. This included questions about what the
application and interview process was like for them, their day-to-day activities, what people look for in a candidate,
including education levels, and learning about continuing career paths and fields.
Student Noontime Seminar
This year’s student noontime seminar, sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive, featured Anne Ackenhusen, JD from the University
of Washington. The topic of the seminar was, “Ethics and Research Misconduct: If Only It Was Black and White—Stories
from the Field.” In this interactive presentation, Anne led a conversation on research misconduct and ethics in research.
The discussion addressed research misconduct issues that scientists might face in the course of their careers, drawing on
Anne’s 12 years of experience in the field.
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NASAC News and Notes
Student Mixer
The student mixer provides an opportunity for students to take a break from the
non-stop excitement surrounding the excellent scientific research during the day.
Each year NASAC receives feedback on the student mixer, and this year it will
combine all of the recommendations in a fun, conversational environment. The
NASAC Student activities subcommittee settled on the Coin-Op Game Room as
the mixer location, known for an array of classic video games. Similar to previous
years, the event was a major success with drinks, music, dancing, and unlimited
game plays. Here, we also acknowledge the NASAC Fundraising subcommittee.
This subcommittee, led by L. Thornton and D. Green, raised $2,200 to defray costs
for the student mixer.
Tweet-Up (replacing, Reddit AMA)
This year SETAC reached out to the public through a
10-minute Tweet-Up taking place every afternoon
coffee break and bringing together in-person
networking, online engagement, and scientific
outreach. A panel convened in the SETAC Square to
answer online and live questions about a specific topic
each day.
NASAC Globe Articles
October 2018
Global Student Guide for SETAC Annual Conferences 2018
https://globe.setac.org/global-student-guide-for-setac-meetings/
August 2018
Exciting Student Activities Lined Up for SETAC Minneapolis
https://globe.setac.org/exciting-student-activities-lined-up-for-setac-sacramento/
Strengthening the Voice of Student Members in North America—From the Students’ Perspective
https://globe.setac.org/strengthening-the-voice-of-student-members-in-north-america-the-students-perspective/
SETAC Sacramento: Connecting SETAC to Local Communities
https://globe.setac.org/setac-sacramento-connecting-setac-to-local-communities/
July 2018
Strengthening the Voice of Student Members in North America—A Deliberative Process
https://globe.setac.org/strengthening-students-2/
June 2018
YES 2018—“Stand up for Science!”
https://globe.setac.org/yes-2018/
Strengthening the Voice of Student Members in North America
https://globe.setac.org/strengthening-students/
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NASAC News and Notes
2018 Long Range Plan
The North America Student Advisory Council (NASAC) has areas of improvement
although it should be recognized that NASAC has a litany of responsibilities
pertaining to organizing events, writing articles, and facilitating communication.
Considering that the council experiences high turnover and comprises graduate
students, the “projects” identified may require additional support from other
committees, the Board of Directors, and the SNA office staff. The NASAC
leadership chose issues that can be considered “projects” and prepared “Long
Range Plan Project Descriptions” as requested by the Board of Directors. The
Projects identified by NASAC for 2018—2019 are as follows:
1. Develop an organized structure within NASAC to facilitate Young Environmental Scientist (YES) Meetings.
2. Develop a fundraising strategy to support student activities at the annual SETAC North America meeting and the
Young Environmental Scientists (YES) Meeting to reduce donor fatigue and student frustration.
3. Provide consistent and informative communications to increase student participation and development.
4. Enhance communication between student advisory councils at the global level.
Keep Up With NASAC!
Facebook page, Students of SETAC:
The Students of SETAC Outreach Blog and Website - Looking for articles, share your research! Check it out...
Instagram Students of SETAC (@StudentsofSETAC)
Twitter Students of SETAC (@StudentsofSETAC) use hashtag #StudentsofSETAC
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Membership Application and Renewal Form
SETAC: The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry is an independent, nonprofit professional society
that provides a forum for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of environmental issues, management and
conservation of natural resources, environmental education, and environmental research and development.
CPRC: The Chesapeake and Potomac Regional Chapter of SETAC is a non-profit organization started in the year
1983. CPRC’s mission is to promote the exchange of information among environmental scientists in the Mid-Atlantic
States.
Note: you do not have to be a SETAC member to be a member of CPRC.
There are three ways to join/renew:
Preferred Method: SETAC North America (SNA) (link). SNA will send us your contact information so we can add you to
our chapter mailing list. You do not have to be an SNA member to use this option.
PayPal CPRC (link): Credit cards accepted, no PayPal account needed. Enter appropriate fee amount ($5 student,
$15 professional). Please note that it is easier for us to track your membership when you join via the SNA site (option
1 above).
Snail Mail: Check and money orders accepted. Please include your name, affiliation and address with your payment.
SETAC-CPRC
P.O. Box 2728
Brooklyn, MD 21225
Attn: Meredith Bohannon, Treasurer
Membership renewals occur every December. If you have any difficulty with your membership application or
payment, please contact Matthew Behum ([email protected]).
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Sponsorship Opportunities
CPRC SETAC Sponsorship Form An electronic version of this form can be completed at:
https://goo.gl/forms/La1Lwvb21Gv58wus1
STEP ONE: CONTACT INFORMATION
STEP TWO: SELECT SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITIES
Please select below the CPRC activities you would like to support as a sponsor. You are encouraged to select more than one CPRC activity to sponsor. The following CPRC activities available for sponsorship will be granted on a “first come, first served” basis and can be reserved in advance of the event. The additional sponsorship benefits are granted to sponsors according to the 3-tier sponsorship scheme (shown at the end) which is determined by the total of the sponsorship activity .
SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITY / TYPE AMT QTY
AVAILABLE
QTY
SELECTED SUBTOTAL
STUDENT AWARDS and TRAVEL SUPPORT
Annual Spring Meeting Student Awards (1st, 2nd, & 3rd place) for best poster or platform presentation
$250 2
Student Travel Award to SETAC NA $500 Unlimited
Virtual Poster Contest Student Awards $250 1
Annual Spring Meeting Travel Support for one student (includes short course, meeting registration, overnight $250 Unlimited
Autumn / Winter Dinner Travel Support for four students $250 1
CPRC EVENTS
Poster Social / Coffee Break at the Annual Spring Meeting $250 2
Student-Mentor Luncheon during the Annual Spring Meeting $500 1
CPRC Pub Night / Evening Social at SETAC NA meeting $1,000 1
Annual Autumn / Winter Dinner Event with Guest Speaker $500 1
TOTAL DUE $
Organization
Mailing Address
City/State/Postal Code/Country
Sponsor Contact Phone Fax
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Sponsorship Opportunities
CPRC SETAC Sponsorship Form
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS BY TIERA
Please submit a completed copy of this form and a check (payable to “CPRC SETAC”) to the following
address:
CPRC SETAC Treasurer
PO Box 2728
Brooklyn, MD 21225
Attn: Meredith Bohannon
If you have any difficulty with your sponsorship payment, or have any questions, please contact CPRC
Treasurer Meredith Bohannon ([email protected]) or ([email protected]).
Benefit
Primary Producer
($250/year)A
Secondary Producer
($500/year)A
Keystone Sponsor
($1000+/year)A
Complimentary Spring Meeting Registration(s)B
1 2
Table and poster display space at a CPRC annual
meeting (if requested) ✔
Logo appears in CPRC newsletter and meeting documents. Logo and link posted on CPRC
websiteC
2 yearsC 3 yearsC 5 yearsC
Advertising in newsletter Half Page Full Page Full Page
Advertising in Spring Meeting Program
Half Page Full Page
A Sponsorship Tier is determined by the total amount given on an annual basis from STEP TWO.
B Complimentary Spring Meeting Registrations are granted on an annual basis according to the sponsorship tier with the recommendation that they are to be used within a year.
C Length of time during which the logo appears in the newsletter, meeting documents, and website is a benefit only and does NOT represent a commitment to provide sponsorship money on an annual basis.
STEP THREE: PAYMENT INFORMATION
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Our Sponsors (Sustaining)
