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2009 International Radon Symposium
September 20 – 23, 2009 St. Louis, MO
Call for
Proposals for
Opening Day Plenary Presentations
Continuing Education Sessions
Note: There is a separate call for abstracts/peer-reviewed scientific papers reflecting original research especially in the following areas:
• Cost-effectiveness of radon policy and program options
• Radon risk assessment including
o Radon measurement techniques and protocols
o Residential case-control studies
o Emanation from building materials
• Radon risk communication
• Radon risk reduction in low income communities
• Radon prevention in new construction
If these papers are accepted, they will be published. Further information is found at www.aarst.org
The American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) is interested in proposals for several types of presentations at the 19th International Radon Symposium:
1. Opening Day Plenary Proposals (due March 3, 2009) – The opening day of the International Radon Symposium is a joint plenary session held in cooperation with the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AARST invites proposals, by March 3, for presentations that address common needs of radon professionals in private practice and the public sector. Proposals should be 250 words or less and:
a.clearly state the significance and impact of the topic on the national and/or international radon community;
b.list proposed presenters;
c.state recommended time for presentation;
d. list the name and contact information of the individual submitting the proposal; and
e. be submitted electronically in Word (.doc) format to wangell@umn.edu with “Opening Day Plenary Proposal” listed in the message subject line.
Selection of opening day plenary presentations proposals will be made by AARST and CRCPD in consultation with EPA
2. Proposals for Symposium Concurrent Presentations (due April 20, 2009) – A limited number of 1 or 2 hour roundtables, workshops and seminars will run concurrently with the peer-reviewed scientific paper presentations. Proposals for these sessions should be 250 words or less and:
a. clearly state the significance and impact of the topic on the national and/or international radon community;
b. list proposed presenters;
c. state requested amount of time for the presentation;
d. list the name and contact information of the individual submitting the proposal; and
e. be submitted electronically in Word (.doc) format to peterhendrick@earthlink.net with “Concurrent Presentation Proposal” listed in the message subject line.
3. Proposals for Continuing Education (CE) Courses (due April 20, 2009) – Two types of continuing education session proposals are invited:
a. Pre-Symposium CE Courses (4 or 8 hours) – At least three courses are anticipated to be held on Sunday, September 20: 2 – 4 hour courses; and 1 – 8 hour courses or 4 – 4 hour courses. Proposals for these courses should be 250 words or less and:
1) list the requested amount of time;
2) state the primary target audience for the course;
3) clearly reflect the course’s title, learning objectives, and presenters;
4) list the name and contact information of the individual submitting the proposal; and
5) be submitted electronically in Word (.doc) format to peterhendrick@earthlink.net with “Pre-Symposium Course Proposal” listed in the message subject line.
b. Symposium Concurrent CE Courses (1 or 2 hours) – A limited number of 1 or 2 hour CE courses will run concurrently with the peer-reviewed scientific paper presentations. Proposals for these courses should be 250 words or less and:
1) list the requested amount of time (1 or 2 hours);
2) state the primary target audience for the course;
3) clearly reflect the course’s title, learning objectives, and presenters;
4) list the name and contact information of the individual submitting the proposal; and
5) be submitted electronically in Word (.doc) format to peterhendrick@earthlink.net with “Symposium Concurrent Course Proposal” listed in the message subject line.
Selection of concurrent presentation and continuing education proposals will be made by AARST Symposium Planning Committee.
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