Toxicology and Societies Speaker Series

Toxicology and Societies: The Impacts of Chemicals in Our Lives

Brought to you in partnership with WWU's Institute of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (IETC) and the WWU Alumni Association.

Western’s Institute of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (IETC) and the WWU Alumni Association is sponsoring this speaker series to help people better appreciate and understand how toxicology is important to them, their families, their friends, and their communities.  In short, how does Toxicology affect Society?  Toxicology is also called ‘the science of poisons’, as it deals with any chemicals that affect health in a negative way.  Over the course of the next several months, we will be hosting a series of presentations that explore the many facets of this issue. Learn more about this series.

Visit the archived Fall 2020 - Spring 2021,  Fall 2021 - Spring 2022,  Fall - Spring 2022-2023, and Fall - Spring 2023-2024 presentations (with information about the speakers and links to the recorded presentations).  You can also view the presentations compiled in one place.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Why Do We Need a New War on Cancer?

Speaker: Kristina Marusic (journalist)
Date: October 10, 2024. 11-12 pm (PT)
Learn more about Kristina and the presentation. Watch a recording of this presentation.

Pesticide MRLs are Meant for Farmers but Really Complicate Trade

Speaker: Jason Sandahl (Minor Use Foundation)
Date: November 7, 2024. 11-12 pm (PT)
Learn more about Jason and the presentation. Watch a recording of this presentation.

Environmental Cleanup in 2050: Developing a Vision

Speaker: Blair Paulik Aguilar (Oregon Department of Environmental Quality)
Date: December 5, 2024. 11-12 pm (PT)
Learn more about Blair and the presentation. Register here for this free event.

These events are free; registration is required.

For more presentations about Environmental issues, visit the Environmental Speaker Series page.