Heidi Siegelbaum – SETAC Pacific Northwest Chapter

“Children are Being Born Pre-Polluted”

Inclusive Integration in The Pacific NW– Reflections on the 33rd PNW-SETAC conference Phrases like “storied knowledge,” “toxic geography,” “fancy dirt,” and “children born pre-polluted” provided critical context to this year’s PNW-SETAC conference. The three-day conference opened on a Monday morning with Dr. Sarah Marie Wiebe from the University of Victoria Read more…

By Heidi Siegelbaum, 5 monthsJuly 17, 2024 ago

AI

New Logo Generated by AI

Just in time for the production PNW SETAC’s Annual Meeting, Board Member Kenia Whitehead from GSI Environmental, exercised her restive and curious inclinations towards computer vision and AI- artificial intelligence. In the spring, Kenia developed the logo for the conference, which became our official log, using Open AI DALL-E Read more…

By Heidi Siegelbaum, 9 monthsMarch 15, 2024 ago

2024 Conference Plenary Speaker Uncategorized

Plenary Speaker- Dr. Sarah Marie Wiebe

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Sarah Marie Wiebe from the University of Victoria, BC will be our plenary speaker for the 33rd annual PNW SETAC conference. Dr. Wiebe’s talk manages to address many aspects of our work we find compelling: environmental justice, resident engagement, and the pathways by Read more…

By Heidi Siegelbaum, 9 monthsMarch 15, 2024 ago

2024 Conference Abstracts

Abstract Submissions Now Closed- Thank you!

We received excellent abstracts for lightning talks, posters and full sessions. The board is now assembling the agenda which should be out shortly. Thank you again for your enthusiastic response! · Before and After: Case studies surrounding before and after impact analyses can be helpful in the mitigation and management Read more…

By Heidi Siegelbaum, 9 monthsMarch 15, 2024 ago

Human Health Connections Social Sciences

Health, Cognitive Bias and Context

Humans, as self-interested, cognitively biased creatures of enormous complexity, will likely act more quickly if their health, the health of loved ones, and their pocketbooks are affected. While we know that many respect and honor the basic building blocks of our ecological lives, other audiences respond differently to a range Read more…

By Heidi Siegelbaum, 9 monthsMarch 15, 2024 ago

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Science In Policy Uncategorized

Is Science Really Used in Decision Making?

This is a repost of a blog written a few years ago. I was surprised at how many people I know that don’t have a direct relationship with a scientist. Cloaked ostensibly in white lab coats (or more likely covered in sediment with hip waders), scientists are a mystery. Like Read more…

By Heidi Siegelbaum, 9 monthsMarch 15, 2024 ago

Students

Student Reps- what are they?

Join our Board as Student Rep next year (2025)! The PNW-SETAC Board accepts nominations of students interested in serving on the PNW-SETAC Board of Directors every year. If you have ever thought about getting more involved with PNW-SETAC, here is your opportunity to serve as the At-Large (Student) Representative! The Read more…

By Heidi Siegelbaum, 10 monthsFebruary 15, 2024 ago

Board

New Board, Same Venue for 2024

We are pleased to announce our new Board, with veteran Board members providing advice and content as we plan for the 2024 PNW SETAC Conference. President: Kenia Whitehead, GSI Environmental Past Presidents: Denis da Silva/NOAA and Stacey Harper/OSU Vice President: Michelle Knowlen, Ecoanalysts, Inc. Treasurer: Sara Hutton, GSI Environmental Communications Read more…

By Heidi Siegelbaum, 11 monthsJanuary 15, 2024 ago