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Division Events, Tours & Educational Assistance
As a federal agency, and part of the scientific community, the
Mid-Continent Ecology Division hosts several public events throughout
the year. The Division also hosts meetings and conferences for EPA
and scientific organizations.
Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division, 6201 Congdon Blvd., Duluth, Minnesota 55804.
Open to the Public - Directions
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Title: Tracking Changes in the Great Lakes – quality phytoplankton data
are needed for retrospective analyses and remedial solutions
Speaker: Dr. Euan D. Reavie
Natural Resources Research Institute
University of Minnesota Duluth
Ely, MN
MED Kakagon Conference Room
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Duluth, MNTuesday, May 12, 2009
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Title: Characterization of the androgen-sensitive MDA-kb2 cell line
for assessing complex environmental mixtures
Speaker: Lindsey Blake
MS Candidate
Integrated Biological Sciences,
University of Minnesota-Duluth
MED Kakagon Conference Room
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Duluth, MNWednesday, May 13, 2009
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Title: Impacts of Ethynylestradiol Exposure on the Life Cycle
of the Tropical Clawed Frog (Xenopus tropicalis)
Speaker: Dr. Allen Olmstead
National Research Council Postdoctoral Associate
US EPA, Mid-Continent Ecology Division
MED Kakagon Conference Room
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Duluth, MN
Please note that the conference facility is not available for use on weekends or holidays. These Guidelines are for your information only. All requests for facility reservations must go to Roger Parsons (218-529-5030).
Conference Facility Reservation Guidelines (PDF) (5 pp, 26KB, About PDF)
The Mid-Continent Ecology Division (MED) welcomes visitors to observe and learn about the research activities at this facility, and encourages the staff to participate as stewards for activities promoting environmental awareness. ELIGIBILITY: Clubs; technical, college, and university classes; and other organizations with specific interests in environmental research issues are welcome. Please see General Tour Information (PDF) (2 pg, 41KB, About PDF) for more information.
Contact:
Al Batterman / Outreach Coordinator
Mid-Continent Ecology Division
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Duluth, Minnesota 55804-2595
Phone: 218-529-5027
Fax: 218-529-5003
e-mail: batterman.allan@epa.gov
The Mid-Continent Ecology Division (MED) provides guest speakers on environmental topics for public and private schools, clubs, technical colleges and university classes. We also assist with science fair projects and other classroom activities. Contact the Outreach Coordinator who will direct your request to the appropriate staff member.
Contact:
Al Batterman / Outreach Coordinator
Mid-Continent Ecology Division
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Duluth, Minnesota 55804-2595
Phone: 218-529-5027
Fax: 218-529-5003
e-mail: batterman.allan@epa.gov