Chesapeake Potomac Regional Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry HISTORY & MISSION CPRC SETAC started in 1983 and serves over 100 industry, academia and government members in DC, MD, VA and WV. We offer a forum for professionals exploring environmental topics through problem-solving, management, regulation and research. Our activities include:  Networking and educational opportunities;  Mentoring career guidance for college and graduate students;  Promoting environmental education and outreach. STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND BENEFITS  Build relationships that can last a lifetime – Network with environmental professionals from all sectors  Advance your career – get news about jobs, graduate programs, internships and volunteer opportunities  Develop your leadership skills – serve on the CPRC Board  We make it easy for students – membership and meeting discounts!  Hone your presentation skills – speak at Chapter meetings  Funding – compete for awards  Fall Travel Award for SETAC NA meeting  Best Platform  Best Poster CORPORATE SPONSORS Our generous sponsors support our activities and provide funds for student involvement, web site expansion, and meeting subsidies. We’re grateful for their help in serving the professionals and students in our region! 2015 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Officers: President – Elyssa Arnold, US EPA Vice President – Paula Henry, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Past President – Brad Pratt, Alexandria Renew Enterprises Treasurer – Matthew Behum, Integral Consulting Secretary – Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland Board Members: Jennifer Flippin, Tetra Tech Tim Iannuzzi, Arcadis Scott Lynn, US EPA Laura Robertson, Shepherd University Lance Yonkos, University of Maryland Alex MacLeod - Student Representative, University of Maryland Associate Sponsors Sustaining Sponsors NEWSLETTER Editor: Hilda Fadaei │ Asst Editor: Deborah Joseph For additional information: Webmaster: Scott Lynn Find Us on: RECENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS GET INVOLVED! Event Planning Committee Organizes meeting themes, agenda, speakers, and logistics. Committee Chair: Paula Henry Communications Steering Committee Coordinates CPRC communications and outreach. Committee Chair: Scott Lynn Student Outreach Committee Fosters student involvement and participation. Committee Chair: Laura Robertson April – Annual Spring Scientific Meeting at Robinson Nature Center; 12 scientific platform presentations and 14 poster presentations 2014 April – “Day on the Bay” volunteer activity! Participate with our community on environmental activities (“Get Down and Dirty!”) 2014 April – Annual Spring Scientific Meeting; Keynote Speaker Dr. Emma Lavoie; 13 scientific platform presentations 2014 November – CPRC Board Meeting at the SETAC North America meeting in Vancouver CA; two student travel awards 2014 September – Networking dinner at UMD with speakers Dr. Kristi Pullen and Mae Wu of NRDC NRDC attorney Mae Wu introduces the evening’s talk on triclosan. Dr. Kristi Pullen (seated, left) and CPRC president Brad Pratt (seated, right).