Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society 2023 Annual Meeting
Date
Location
Durham Convention Center
301 W Morgan Street
Durham, NC 27701
United States
Join RTI at the 2023 Annual Southeast Regional meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) in Durham, NC. RTI is involved in this year's meeting in multiple ways, including:
- Serving on the planning committee
- Presenting new findings
- Organizing symposia:
- Childhood Environmental Exposure/Toxicology
- #SciComm: Advancing Inclusive Public Engagement with Science using various communication tools
- Inorganic Chemistry Research and Development
- Sponsoring social and professional development activities throughout the conference as a Platinum Sponsor
Visit our booth to learn more about RTI International.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday is 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Thursday and Friday are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
#SciComm: Advancing Inclusive Public Engagement with Science Using Various Communication Tools
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 1:00 PM - 2:05 PM
Research Chemist Imari Walker-Franklin will host this event. RTI presenters include Jennifer Hoponick Redmon, Director, Environmental Health and Water Quality, speaking on Using participatory science to identify and communicate chemical water quality risks in Guatemala City tap water; and Brian Southwell, Lead Scientist for Public Understanding of Science, speaking on Public radio for inclusive storytelling about science: The measure of everyday life as a model.
Development and validation of analytical methods to quantitate PFAS compounds in gavage dose formulations for rodent toxicology studies [Poster Board #148]
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM
RTI Presenters: Thuy Bui, Donna Coleman
Method assessment for the determination of methoxy content in methycellulose used in aqueous dosing vehicles [Poster Board #149]
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM
RTI Presenters: Janet Fouse, Joseph Licause
Investigating the impact of tire rubble microplastics sourced from recycling facilities dosed onto human epithelial lung carcinoma cells [Poster Board #107]
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 5PM-7PM
RTI Presenters: Zahkura Eastman, Leslimar Rios-Colon
Childhood Environmental Exposure/Toxicology Poster Session
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 11:10AM - 1:10PM
Led by Research Natural Scientist Wanda Bodnar, this session includes a poster presentation by Leslimar Rios-Colon on Differential effects of primary-sourced synthesized polyethylene (PE) and secondary-sourced shredded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) microplastic leachate in A549 human epithelial lung carcinoma cells [Poster Board #108]
Development of a targeted analytical method for measuring low level PFAS in serum [Poster Board #122]
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM
RTI Presenter: Evan Thorp
Targeted and non-targeted screening for seasonal environmental contamination levels in Durham, NC surface waters using liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry [Poster Board #156]
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM
RTI Presenter: Julia Apoian
Polymer associated chemicals released from HDPE and tire microplastics sourced from recycling facilities [Poster Board #158]
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 5PM - 7PM
Childhood Environmental Exposure/Toxicology
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
RTI Presenter: Wanda Bodnar
DEIR Reception
RTI will host a reception in honor of the diverse groups of chemical professionals across the Southeast region, featuring a keynote speech by Dr. Ann Yolish. RTI has a proud history of supporting all groups regardless of their race/ethnicity and is committed to upholding their interests in pursuit of our mission of improving the human condition.
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 4PM - 5PM
Professional Development Fair
Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 9AM - 3PM
Meet our experts for resume reviews, LinkedIn profile training, speed networking, and interview technique training.
Book Signing
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 5PM - 6PM
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Noon - 1PM
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 11AM - Noon
Research Chemist Imari Walker-Franklin will sign copies of her new book, Plastics.
Learn more about our chemistry services and insights
- Analytical Laboratory Science
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Engineering & Technology R&D
- Powering the “Green Revolution” with Ammonia?
- NCCU-RTI Center for Applied Research in Environmental Sciences (CARES)
- CARES Lab: Fostering Environmental Justice and Health Research – An Expert Interview
- Mentoring and Empowering Emerging Scientists Via Internships
- Putting PFAS Into Perspective
- 5 Ways to Eliminate Lead in School Water & Lead in Childcare Center Water
- Understanding Water Quality at the Tap in Guatemala City
- Forever No More? What to Know About the Biden Administration’s National Strategy to Tackle PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
- Piedmont & Eastern N.C. | Why is PFAS in my water?
- The Importance of Studying Nano- and Microplastics: An Expert Interview with Ninell Mortensen and Leah Johnson