SESHA Academic Program & Lecture Tour Informaiton October 2011
About the SESHA Formed in 1978 as SSA- Semiconductor Safety Association Dedicated to communication and education on EH&S issues in high technology industries Approximately 500 members Membership is from both the US and international locations Name changed to SESHA to better represent all aspects of the profession
SESHA Annual Symposium Annual symposium for sharing of EH&S information related to high tech industries Concurrent EH&S sessions and round tables Professional Development Courses Vendor Exhibit area Student involvement Professional Networking Job Opportunities SESHA 2012 is April 9-13 at the Dolce Mansion in San Jose CA
SESHA Website SESHAonline.org – wealth of EHS Information –Conference proceedings –E-journal articles –Webinars –Jobs board Student papers and posters published
SESHA Regional Activities Active regional Chapters throughout the US Monthly to quarterly meetings Mini conferences Social networking events Co-sponsored EHS professional events
SESHA Academic Program Scholarship program Scholarships given annually Scholarship papers and/or posters presented at the SESHA conference Rooms (shared) made available at conference to scholarship students Informational session given to schools to gain interest and participation
SESHA Academic Program Any school that has an accredited graduate and/or undergraduate program in the EHS or a related field Students need an academic advisor from the school to endorse /support work Winning Posters to receive 1,000 check All accepted student posters to present at SESHA conference Shared housing paid for by SESHA for poster presenters Potential JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Summary – LOTS OF RESEARCH NEEDED Prepare a POSTER on a KEY RESEACH TOPIC CHANCE to WIN 1000 dollars Maybe you will land a JOB
Ideas for Poster Topic Global chemical regulations and trends (REACH, RoHS, GHG, Conflict Mineral, etc.. ) Emission models or Chemical models Green Chemistry screening tools Emerging technologies for EHS Abatement and Treatment Technologies Accident Prevention Programs Design for Environment, Safety & Health Emergency Response Programs & Systems Employee safety training Techniques Ergonomics in the Workplace Fire Protection, Detection, and Suppression Systems Sustainability and Sustainable Development Programs Hazardous Waste Minimization Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Techniques Job Hazard Analysis Methods Product Lifecycle/Product Take back Chemical safety Toxic Gas Monitoring Conservation of water, chemical, energy Global Harmonization System – GHS
Want to Know More? Go to the SESHA website: Student membership is $25 per year. Required for scholarship applicants. This year’s poster submittal information and forms are on the SESHA website: Conference information is on the website Past conference proceedings available to members Links to other related organizations
KEY DATES Key Dates: February 10, 2012 or sooner - Submittal of Poster Applications and Abstract February 24 th, 2012 – students will receive acceptance notification March 30 th, Submittal of Technical Content of Poster Week of April 9 th, Student Poster sessions at annual SESHA Conference
Summary – LOTS OF RESEARCH NEEDED Prepare a POSTER on a KEY RESEACH TOPIC CHANCE to WIN 1000 dollars Maybe you will land a JOB