Maya Murshak, CEO of Merit Laboratories, will be presenting a PFAS Update at the Annual Conference of the Michigan Association of Hazardous Materials Professionals. The Michigan AHMP conference is set for May 10, 2023, in Livonia, Michigan.
Jill Tietjen, PE: "You have to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way.” Now streaming on Season 1 of sh(e)=mc2.
In this episode we meet Jill Tietjen. Jill shares her insight and experience with overcoming obstacles. “What do you do when there’s an obstacle in your way?” Author, international speaker, and electrical engineer, Jill Tietjen has spent more than 45 years in the electric utility business as a consultant and expert witness and is an advocate for women worldwide.
DoD Provides Data Base of PFAS Off-Base Drinking Water Testing Results
The Department of Defense (DoD) conducts sampling of drinking water off-base to ensure it identifies potential impacts of PFAS resulting from DoD activities. Off-base drinking water includes non-DoD drinking water systems and private wells located outside the installation boundary. The DoD provides final test results of off-base drinking water in accordance with Section 345 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
Kim Tucker-Billingslea: "My life has been built by flexibility... blessed are the flexible for they won't get bent out of shape." Now streaming on Season 1 of sh(e)=mc2.
In this episode we meet Kim Tucker-Billingslea, Senior Environmental Project Engineer for General Motors. Kim has over 35 years of experience directing site remediation strategies for large complex sites. A Detroiter with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, Kim discusses the importance of having grit, being flexible, and the power of opening yourself up to new experiences. As a trailblazer in her profession, Kim shares her career path and experience with General Motors Corporation. She shares her story of overcoming stereotypes.
The U.S. EPA Issues the Next TSCA Test Order Under National PFAS Testing Strategy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally announced the issuance of the next Toxic Substances Contract Act (TSCA) test order requiring PFAS testing. The new test order is being made under the National PFAS Testing Strategy. The EPA announced the action on January 4, 2023, which orders companies to conduct and submit testing for the PFAS substance HFPO. HFPO (CAS # 428-59-1), also known as trifluoro(trifluoromethyl)oxirane, is used in plastics manufacturing.
Abigail Hendershott: "It's a Great Time to be in Science!" Now streaming on Season 1 of sh(e)=mc2.
In this episode of sh(e)=mc2 we meet Abigail Hendershott of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Abigail leads the team tasked with cleaning-up Michigan’s largest PFAS site as Executive Director of MPART. Abigail shares her experience in leadership and the power of knowing your strengths and the importance of creating a team of who is not only skilled, but also happy.
EPA Announces Plans for PFAS Wastewater Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15) to protect the nation’s waterways. According to the EPA Plan 15 will follow the science and the Clean Water Act to develop technology-based pollution limits and studies on wastewater discharges from industrial sources.
Podcast Season 1 - Meet Cheryl Murphy: Her passion for science has taken her around the world as an ecotoxicologist. Now streaming on Season 1 of sh(e)=mc2.
In this episode of sh(e)=mc2 we meet Cheryl Murphy, an ecotoxicologist who has traveled the world studying the effects of chemicals on wildlife. Cheryl’s career journey has opened many new doors as she pursues her passion for science. She shares the interesting path of her scientific career and offers her unique perspectives, including reducing barriers for diversity in science.
U.S. EPA Creates Interactive PFAS Analytic Tools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched interactive PFAS Analytic Tools to integrate data about PFAS reporting, testing, and occurrences in communities, making it easier to evaluate the collective PFAS information from nearly a dozen different databases that include relevant information.
Woo Hoo! Our New Podcast is Now Streaming
We're excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, sh(e)=mc2, which celebrates the energy, light, and power created by women leaders in science. The podcast is now available for listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart, and other platforms. We share inspiring stories in our first season of sh(e) = mc2. We are connecting with amazing women