Midwest SETAC is a non-profit (501)(c)(6) organization dedicated to the use of multidisciplinary approaches to examine the impacts of chemicals and technology on the environment. The chapter is operated as an independent affiliate of the international SETAC organization and is wholly responsible for the information provided. Feel free to contact us (contact information on the Chapter Governance Tab) with questions.

WHO ARE WE?

Promote research, education, training and development of the environmental sciences.
Encourage interactions among environmental scientists and disseminate information on environmental toxicology and chemistry.
Sponsor scientific and educations programs and provide a forum for communication among professionals in government, business, academia and other segments of the environmental science community involved in the use, protection and management of the environment.

Organize the annual meeting

Sponsor:

Student travel awards to help subsidize costs of presenting at the annual SETAC-NA meeting; amount depends on location of meeting and number of applicants
Student presentation awards at annual CPRC SETAC spring meeting to support research
Work with corporate sponsors to support student travel and presentation awards

Benefits of membership include:

Networking with fellow scientists and regulators in region
Opportunities for involvement in mentoring of young scientists for outreach activities
Eligibility to present research at annual meetings
Eligibility to win student travel or research awards
Eligibility to vote in elections to influence the direction of the chapter.

OUR MISSION