The purpose of the Education Committee is to develop, plan, and coordinate the activities of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) focused on the development of educational information and platforms for continuing education for developing and established environmental toxicology and chemistry professionals and the general public. The committee works to ensure that SETAC educational and training activities and materials are timely, appropriate and effective in communicating principles, competencies and emerging concepts to the global environmental toxicology and chemistry community.

The committee consists of 13 members and includes representatives of existing SETAC Geographic Unit (GU) short course and education committees, and scientific and technical committees. The committee membership also includes representatives from other GUs and other members or individuals with expertise and experience in distance learning programs and approaches. In addition, the SETAC Executive Director and Scientific Affairs Manager serve as ex-officio members.

Interested in joining this Committee? Contact Chairperson Kurt Maier.

Already a member of the Global Education Committee? Visit the group page.