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Important dates (2022)
Abstract submission: Open Feb 21, Close Mar 14
Abstract acceptance: Mar 21
Registration: Mar 21 – April 28
Student Travel Award Application Due: April 8 (Extended Deadline)
Research Scholarship Award Application Due: April 22
Benefits
Professional Development and Enrichment
Relationship Building
Student Research Presentation Opportunity
Area Expertise and Science
Students, please check out how to apply for our travel awards and the Legends Scholarship
Midwest SETAC is excited to be hosting a hybrid meeting this year! The health and well-being of our participants is our utmost priority, and we are committed to creating a welcoming environment for us to gather together safely. As we return to in-person gatherings, we are expecting a commitment from our participants to adhere to and respect the safety and health policies and guidelines.
Call for Abstracts
29th Annual Midwest SETAC Meeting
April 28-29, 2022
Hybrid Meeting: In-person and virtual attendance Bestwestern Plus InnTowner
Madison, WI
Theme:
Greater Science Communication for the Great Lakes Community
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Registration is Open!
The Midwest Regional SETAC chapter will hold an annual meeting in hybrid format. The in-person component will take place at the Bestwestern Plus InnTowner hotel in Madison, WI, on April 28-29, 2022. Virtual components of the meeting are still under development,but will likely include live streaming of meeting presentations as well as access to recordings of presentations (i.e., keynote, platforms/posters but not the short course). This year’s theme is “Greater Science Communication for the Great Lakes Community” with a focus on environmental and social justice. The event will include a short course and mix of platform and poster presentations around issues of concern in the fields of environmental toxicology and chemistry.
The Midwest Chapter is a regional chapter of SETAC North America and consists of volunteers dedicated to improving our network of scientists, regulators, and educators. With an annual meeting and short-course, we are hoping to meet our other scientists in the region and potential collaborators, become familiar with advances in many environmental fields and provide opportunities along with financial support to students to present their work at our meeting and meet new mentors. We have members and attendees that develop workshops and timely discussions of topics of both regional and national interest. We:
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