The Indoor Environments Association, formerly known as AARST, addresses radon, vapor intrusion, and other contaminants of concern in the built environment.

Volume 22 • No. 15 • March 2025
News and Events for the Radon and Vapor Intrusion Industry
Indoor Environments™ 2025 Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct 26th-29th
- Call for Short Courses: The Symposium Planning Committee is beginning to review proposals for Sunday continuing education courses. Please note, the deadline to submit is April 1, 2025, and fewer short courses will be offered this year. All courses shall be NRPP-approved. Please submit to symposium@indoorenvironments.org. Please include the course title, NRPP course ID number, instructor name, description, and number of hours (2, 4, 6, or 8) Once courses are selected, trainers will receive official confirmation letters.
- Attendee Registration will be open March 15: https://aarst.org/symposium/tickets/. Get in early for the Eary Bird rates.
- Exhibits and Sponsorships will be open for all to view and purchase on March 15. Interested parties should sign in to their account https://aarst.org/my-account/; go to the Exhibitor/Vendor tab; sign their agreement; and follow the link to the vendor store. Any questions please email: symposium@indoorenvironments.org.
Help Make 2025 the Best Symposium Yet!
Your insights are needed to help the Symposium Committee and Track Chairs plan the best Symposium ever. Click below to visit the survey page and tell us your thoughts and visions for another great event.
Certification Testing at the 2025 IEA Symposium
NRPP would like to offer in-person testing at the 39th Annual Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium in Ft. Worth, TX. Attendees will be able to take one of the following examinations:
- Radon Measurement Field Technician (RMFT)
- Radon Measurement Professional (RMP)
- Radon Mitigation Installer (RMI)
- Radon Mitigation Specialist (RMS)
- Soil Gas Mitigation – Compliance Inspector (SGM-CI)
And, we are aiming to have the pilot tests available for the following new programs:
- Commercial Radon Mitigation Specialist
- Commercial Radon Measurement
- Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Specialist
If you think you might be interested in taking one of the above exams, please complete THIS FORM. This is not a commitment on your part – we would like to gauge interest and will use this information for planning purposes. Additional information, including exam registration instructions and testing date, time, and location will be provided at a later date. Please note: these are computer-based examinations and require you to bring a laptop to take the exam.
FREE Smoking Cessation Program Continues
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The Indoor Environments Association is excited to announce the launch of a new campaign, which began August 1st, in partnership with the American Lung Association.
You can now access the Freedom From Smoking® Plus program for FREE, a $99.95 value! This digital quit smoking program helps you or your loved ones create a personalized quit plan and provides a full year of support with expert guidance and resources. This is available to all IEA members, radon and VI professionals, and their families. For more information and to sign up, CLICK HERE.
Welcome to the Newest
NRPP-Certified Professionals!
Adam A Sproull (NV), Alice Warden (CA), Austin Minnick (MN), Benjamin A Keim, LEED AP (PA), Benpeng Lin (NV), Bradford Charles Schwie (MN), Cameron G McKasson (OR), Carrie Arps (KY), Christian M Watson (MN), Daniel Pritchard (CO), Danielle Wrzesinski (IA), Darrell W Kinnett (KY), Darren Herman (MN), Darrin R Reay (CO), Dickson Morley (UT), Dylan Westby Harwood (UT), Elena Jacques (NH), Erick Cortez (CA), Franklin Cresta (FL), Gary P Peel (UT), Isaac C Bowling (KY), Jay Bailey (IN), Jenna M Curtis (MO), Jorge Ramos (CA), Joshua Osborne (CA), Julia C Lee (CO), Julian Diaz (AR), Justin D Webster (CO), Justin Schroeder (MO), Kelton I Dietsch (CO), Kendon Owens (TX), Kevin N Tureman (WA), Leia Staples (KY), Logan J Blomberg (WI), Lucas Farren (IA), Lucas M Connatser (MA), Matthew Abell (PA), Matthew D Hartman (PA), Nathan Dickey (WA), Noah Fletcher (OH), Patrick C Neary (CT), Robert A Ladd (CO), Ronald Kay Farnsworth (AK), Ryan Morse-Brady (WY), Ryan P Kearns (MI), Sam Classen (KY), Sandra Fisher (IL), Tam Nguyen (IN), Thomas H Ayotte (CA), Turner Johnson (UT), Tyler Boesker (UT), William Cornelsen (CO), Zachery Thomas (KY)
Welcome to the Newest
Members of the
Indoor Environments Association!
Indoor Environments Association is a nonprofit, professional organization of members who are dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of hazard identification and abatement of radon, chemical vapor intrusion, and other contaminants of concern in the built environment. The organization primarily strives to advance the interests of its members through developing industry standards, certifying technical proficiency, enabling advancement of public policy, and communicating health risks to the public.
Editorial Content Wanted: Indoor Environments Association (AARST) publishes content over two platforms. We are interested in radon and vapor intrusion interest stories, technical papers, business topics, health advancements/detection regarding radon-related issues, and more. Please submit content for consideration to editor@aarst.org.