Conference Description
The Environmental Sciences: Water GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The 2024 Gordon Research Conference on Environmental Sciences: Water will be dedicated to research that addresses both challenges and opportunities across all aspects of aquatic environmental science. Ensuring water quality is critical for protecting human and ecosystem health, as well as maintaining ecosystem services. Due to the complexity of natural and engineered aquatic systems, the environmental science field must integrate multiple disciplines, including chemistry, biology, toxicology, and public health. This conference will showcase innovative researchers who focus on the current challenges facing water resources, including persistent contaminants, pathogens, and impacts of climate change. Importantly, the program will feature state-of-the-art solutions to water quality challenges, including novel approaches to recover resources, purify water, and mitigate carbon emissions across the water sector. The conference will highlight scientists who directly study environmental impacts through field measurements, community engagement, and efforts to address environmental justice issues related to water. The 2024 GRC will provide an inclusive and immersive experience that enables in-depth discussions and maximizes opportunities to build community for attendees of all career stages.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 24, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Assessing, Predicting, and Minimizing Human Health Impacts from Aquatic Contaminants
Discussion Leaders
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Erin Baker (University of North Carolina, United States)
Speakers
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Mingliang Fang (Fudan University, China)
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Jamie DeWitt (East Carolina University, United States)
Water Quality Issues at Local, Regional, and Global Scales
Discussion Leaders
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Laura Hubbard (U.S. Geological Survey, United States)
Speakers
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David Cwiertny (University of Iowa, United States)
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Branko Kerkez (University of Michigan, United States)
Urgent Disasters and Long-Term Challenges
Discussion Leaders
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Marcy Card (US Environmental Protection Agency, United States)
Speakers
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Hans Peter Arp (Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway)
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Cora Young (Department of Chemistry, York University, Canada)
Impacts, Behavior, and Treatment Strategies for Bacteria and Viruses
Discussion Leaders
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Krista Wigginton (University of Michigan, United States)
Speakers
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Andrea Silverman (New York University, United States)
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Ameet Pinto (Georgia Institute of Technology, United States)
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Joe Brown (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States)
Inorganic Contaminants in Natural Systems and Impacted Communities
Discussion Leaders
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Lynn Katz (University of Texas, United States)
Speakers
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Jose Cerrato (University of New Mexico, United States)
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Jasquelin Pena (University of California, United States)
Re-Imagining Wastewater
Discussion Leaders
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Lee Blaney (University of Maryland Baltimore County, United States)
Speakers
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William Tarpeh (Stanford University, United States)
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George Wells (Northwestern University, United States)
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Yuanzhi Tang (Georgia Institute of Technology, United States)
Dissolved Organic Matter Reactivity in Natural and Engineered Systems
Discussion Leaders
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Teng Zeng (Syracuse University, United States)
Speakers
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Fernando Rosario-Ortiz (University of Colorado Boulder, United States)
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Ning Dai (University at Buffalo, SUNY, United States)
Advanced Water Treatment from the Molecular to the Municipal Scale
Discussion Leaders
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Peter Vikesland (Virginia Tech, United States)
Speakers
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Megan Plumlee (ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, United States)
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Baoxia Mi (University of California, Berkeley, United States)
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Jelena Radjenovic (Catalan Institute for Water Research (VAT: ESG17920851), Spain)
Impacts of Contaminants on Communities and the Human Response
Discussion Leaders
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Jacqueline Gibson (North Carolina State University, United States)
Speakers
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Thomas Pearson (University of Wisconsin-Stout, United States)
The GRC Power Hour™
Organizers
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Carla Ng (University of Pittsburgh, United States)
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Jessica Ray (University of Washington, United States)
