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Director News: Dr. Lee Newman Invited to Serve on EPA's Science Advisory Board

(December 11, 2011) - Dr. Newman has received an invitation to serve as a member of EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) Panel for the review of EPA's Toxicological Review of Libby Amphibole Asbestos.

NEW National Workforce Assessment Report posted

(October 21, 2011) - Key findings from a report released yesterday on the CDC website, show future national demand for occupational health and safety professionals will significantly outweigh the supply.

A $25,000 gift from Pinnacol Assurance to the Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center will support professional training in workplace health and safety.

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Upcoming Events and Trainings

Engage your career and education with an upcoming event or training opportunity from the Mountain and Plains ERC.

OHP Brown Bag Series

BROWN BAG

Presentation Title: "Can we be scientific in the practice of occupational health psychology? A homage to Don Campbell"

When: Friday, January 20, 2012
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Where: Environmental Health Sciences Building, Room EHS 120

WORKSHOP
When: Friday, January 20, 2012
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Clark C Building, Room C 68

RMA Annual Conference

February 3-4, 2012

The Mountain & Plains ERC works in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Academy of Occupational and Environmental Health and the University of Utah to host this annual conference. Learn more

Mountain and Plains ERC Occupational Health and Energy Summit

April 12-13, 2011

This annual conference brings together national and international thought leaders to address workplace health research and policy needs in the Energy Industries. Learn more

2012 Energy Summit

2nd Annual MAP ERC Energy Summit - April 12th, 2012

Promoting Occupational Health: Recognizing and Controlling Risks during Natural Gas Development

Join researchers, academics, industry leaders, students and occupational health and safety professionals to participate in conversations on best practices and research opportunities in the rapidly expanding natural gas industry.

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MAP ERC Visits "!Arriba Mi Negocio!"

Graduates students receiving support from the NIOSH-funded Mountain & Plains ERC appeared on a Spanish-language radio show to talk about occupational hazards in the construction industry.

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