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MSU'S CENTER FOR PFAS RESEARCH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
PFAS Challenges and Solutions in the Great Lakes Basin
A Model for Freshwater Ecosystems
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October 6-9, 2024
Lansing Center
333 E Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
The 2024 Center for PFAS Research 3rd Annual Symposium will focus on the theme of PFAS Challenges and Solutions in the Great Lakes Basin: A Model for Freshwater Ecosystems. The symposium will allow participants to exchange scientific information and discoveries, remediation, policy, and emerging issues of PFAS. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and technologies that may influence the scientific direction and management strategies for PFAS contamination and solutions. Expected attendance includes university faculty and researchers, public and private industry professionals, regulators, scientists, and students.
A group room block is available at the adjacent DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing, 111 North Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933.
A welcome reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th. Opening remarks for the symposium will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 7th, followed by a plenary speaker and panel discussion.
More information including the symposium agenda and participant registration will be available soon. Details will be added to the symposium website as they are made available.
Abstract Submissions
Abstracts are being accepted for posters and oral presentations. Posters will be presented during a poster reception on Monday, October 7th. Accepted oral presentations will be scheduled as concurrent sessions on Tuesday, October 8th.
Oral presentations should focus on one of three topics: Grand Challenges and New Technologies for PFAS Research in Aquatic Ecosystems, Community, or Miscellaneous. Concurrent sessions will be 15 minutes each, followed by 5 minutes for questions.
EXTENDED: All abstracts are due Sunday, August 18th September 8th at 11:59 p.m. Notification will be sent to submitters in the week following the deadline.
Registration
Early Registration (Available until July 28th): $325
Regular Registration (Begins July 29th): $400
Early Student Registration (Available until July 28th): $150
Student Registration (Begins July 29th): $200
Cancellation Policy
All registration cancellations prior to July 29th will be fully refunded. Cancellations between July 29th and September 1st will be refunded less a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations received on or after September 2nd will not be refunded.
Sponsorship
Sponsors may submit their information and payment below. If you are interested in sponsoring this year's symposium and would like more information about the sponsor packages available, please contact the symposium chair, Cheryl Murphy, at camurphy@msu.edu.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.