Join L-SETAC for a Pub Night in Guelph! Our next pub night will take place on Friday February 27 at The Lookout at the University of Guelph. Join us for a talk by Pria Mahabir on the intersection of amphibian ecotoxicology in industry, government, and academia.

Our next pub night will take place on Wednesday January 28 at Mike's Place (Carleton University) in Ottawa! Join us for a talk by Faith Izevbizua on integrating risk assessments and the One-Health concept, followed by Q&A. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

🗓️ Save the date for our joint Annual General Meeting and Short Course! Mark your calendars for the Laurentian SETAC Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Short Course on June 8-9th, 2026. The events will be held in person at Ontario Tech University.

🎬 Join the L-SETAC Diversity in Science Committee (DISC) for Movie Night - Moved to Online! This event is now completely virtual. Join us on Thurs Dec 4th from 5:30-8:30PM for a screening of Hidden Figures, followed by discussion. The film screening will start at 6 PM.

L-SETAC DISC Movie Night is happening next week! Be sure to RSVP to save your spot! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join the L-SETAC DISC for Movie Night! 🎬 Our Diversity in Science Committee (DISC) is excited to invite you to our upcoming movie night! Join us on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at the University of Toronto (or online) for a screening of “Hidden Figures”.

The 16th International Congress on the Biology of Fish (ICBF) Where: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada When: July 12-16th 2026 Website: icbf2026.com

We're putting a spotlight on LSETAC mentors - next up is Lara Alves Beese! Lara is a Business Development Manager, Senior Environmental Risk Assessor, and Aquatic Toxicologist at Dillon Consulting Limited. Her primary technical expertise lies in human health and ecological risk assessments.

Our next pub night will take place on Tuesday September 16 at Royal City Brewing in Guelph! Join us for a talk by Dr. Sarah Crawford on navigating a career path in the environmental sciences, followed by Q&A. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP here: lnkd.in/gCg2BKad

REMINDER: Tomorrow, June 6, is the final day to register for the Laurentian SETAC 30th Anniversary Conference and AGM! This year's AGM will take place at Western University and will be centred around the theme Science in an Evolving World. Register here: lnkd.in/ggHqJiCn

Our next pub night will take place in London on Thursday June 12! Join us for a talk by Dr. Yolanda Hedberg on corrosion science and surface chemistry, followed by a meet & greet with fellow LSETAC members to start off our 30th anniversary AGM. RSVP here: lnkd.in/ggHqJiCn

#LSETACSponsorSpotlight MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing services in engineering, building science, land surveying, environmental science and more. Check them out: www.mte85.com

#LSETACSponsorSpotlight Syngenta is a science-based agricultural-tech company, helping farmers around the world grow safe and nutritious food. They specialize in crop protection, seed innovation & development, and digital agriculture. Learn more: www.syngenta.com

#LSETACSponsorSpotlight Ecometrix Incorporated is pleased to be a sponsor of the Laurentian SETAC Annual General Meeting & Conference, which will be held June 12-13, 2025 at Western University, London, Ontario. Learn more about Ecometrix here: www.ecometrix.ca

#LSETACSponsorSpotlight Wellington Laboratories Inc. is committed to providing high quality reference standards and exceptional customer service. Check them out: well-labs.com

#LSETACSponsorSpotlight Ecoreg Solutions is an environmental consulting firm specializing in water quality and aquatic resource sustainability. They provide monitoring, and regulatory expertise to the mining, forestry, hydropower and municipal sectors.

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Join us TODAY, May 5, at noon for a Virtual Lunch & Learn! Dr. Glenn Suter (US EPA) will discuss the art and impact of Environmental Assessments—the bridge between science and decision-making. Register here: lnkd.in/ggpzRQnD

Early registration for Laurentian SETAC's 30th Anniversary AGM ends TODAY, May 2, after which increased fees apply. Abstract submission & student travel grant application deadlines are EXTENDED to May 9! The AGM will be taking place in person at @westernu.bsky.social. Register here: lnkd.in/ggHqJiCn

#LSETACSponsorSpotlight Dillon Consulting Limited (www.dillon.ca) is an established, employee-owned professional consulting firm with over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada.

#LSETACSponsorSpotlight SLR Consulting (www.slrconsulting.com) is a global environmental consultancy, empowering clients to shape their sustainability agenda and drive tangible results.

The 30th anniversary LSETAC AGM is coming up on June 12-13, and we're highlighting our event sponsors! #LSETACSponsorSpotlight Nautilus Environmental Company is an innovative Canadian-based company performing testing and research relating to environmental toxicology. Check them out: lnkd.in/g7uDTCEu

The next Ottawa pub night will take place on Wednesday April 23! Join us for an engaging talk, pub food and drinks at Mike's Place Pub on Carleton University campus. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP here: lnkd.in/gK8gQMT5

Registration is now open for Laurentian SETAC's 30th Anniversary Annual General Meeting, taking place at Western University! This year's theme is Science in an Evolving World. Conference and Registration Portal: lnkd.in/ggHqJiCn More information: lnkd.in/gnBY6ui7

March is #WomensHistoryMonth! We encourage you to take time to learn about the women who have made important contributions to the sciences throughout history, such as the pioneers of toxicology shown here. Tell us about the women in science who inspire you!

Join us on Monday April 7 for a special Pub Night in Guelph at Royal City Brewing Co! Undergrad students will present 5-min talks on their research. Topics include mixture toxicity, microplastics, & chemicals of emerging concern. Join us for engaging talks, pub food & drinks! RSVP: lnkd.in/giqt6F2U

We’re excited to welcome you all to the Where Are We Now: Women in Science Brunch and Panel! See you at 10:30!

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: lnkd.in/gUUzqZJ2 Join us on March 1st for Where Are We Now: Women In Science Brunch and Panel Discussion at the Roseland Club in Burlington. Our panelists will discuss the progress made and barriers faced by women in science today. Tickets available until end of day Feb 21!

Happy #IDWGS2025! To celebrate, join us for Where Are We Now: Women In Science Brunch and Panel Discussion at the Roseland Club in Burlington, on Sat. March 1st at 10:30am. Register by Feb 21: lnkd.in/gUUzqZJ2 Everyone is welcome! Cost: $20 students / $35 non-students Dress code: Business casual

On Saturday March 1st, join us for Where Are We Now: Women In Science Brunch and Panel Discussion at the Roseland Club in Burlington. We will discuss the progress made and barriers faced by women in science. Everyone is welcome! Register here by Feb 21: lnkd.in/gUUzqZJ2

We're putting a spotlight on Laurentian SETAC members! Our next Very Employable Person (VEP) is Yasmeen Hichri, who completed a Master's of Environmental Sustainability at the University of Ottawa, with a focus on environmental release management of pharmaceuticals.

We're putting a spotlight on Laurentian SETAC members! Laiba Jamshed completed a PhD in Medical Sciences, Physiology & Pharmacology at McMaster University, where her projects focused on environmental toxicology as well as women's health and reproductive dysfunction.

REMINDER: Join us on Thursday January 23rd from 12-1 pm for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Climate Change Adaptations featuring Ryan Breivik (PSPC), Tom MacNeil (Stantec), and Jeffrey McKenzie (McGill University). RSVP here: www.laurentiansetac.ca/event-detail...

Join us on Wednesday January 29th from 5-7pm for our first pub night of the year in Ottawa! Dr. Jillian Rohonczy (Carleton University) will present on the effects of short-chain PFAS on northern leopard frogs. Talk begins at 6pm at Mike's Place Pub. RSVP here: www.laurentiansetac.ca/event-detail...

Join us on Thursday January 23rd from 12-1 pm for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Climate Change Adaptations featuring Ryan Breivik (PSPC), Tom MacNeil (Stantec), and Jeffrey McKenzie (McGill University). RSVP here: www.laurentiansetac.ca/event-detail...

Mark your calendars for the Laurentian SETAC Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Short Courses on June 12-13th, 2025, hosted at Western University. More details to come in the New Year! Visit our website for the latest information: www.laurentiansetac.ca