AARST_Radon_Reporter_July_2022

ASSOCIATION NEWS Symposium Overview Nicole Chazaud, Symposium Manager The 2022 International Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium agenda is filling up! The peer-reviewed abstract selections represent global industry leaders who discuss and share their knowledge from such countries as Sweden, Ghana, Israel, Qatar, Canada, and of course, the United States. Conveyed in all submissions is the knowledge of process and discovery, method examples, and practical applications aimed at risk reduction, public knowledge, and government applications to save lives. The Call for Presentation Abstracts concluded in May. AARST has received thirty formal abstracts- a “first” in the recent history of symposium planning. Direct outreach by Symposium Planning Committee members will bring even more presenters to the forefront. A full agenda typically offers more than fifty sessions across the stages and in poster sessions, allowing attendees to earn new and different C.E. experiences for their certifications and licenses. The symposium theme Growing our voice, saving lives celebrates and underscores the efforts by AARST’s members, chapters, and partners to conduct insightful public policy, advocacy, and strategic public awareness messaging to accomplish real change in the prevention of radon-induced lung cancer. So many in this extended family work tirelessly to give voice to radon risk. By absorbing various activities and presentations, attendees will return home with a clearer understanding of how that voice can define the means to accomplish changes in how buildings are built, tested, mitigated, and maintained to ultimately save lives. The Symposium, now 36 years old, hosts not only the longest-running radon trade show but also the only combined radon - vapor intrusion trade show in the country. The variety and subject matter of presentation submissions exemplify the interest in and growth of these industries. For attendees, it is hands-down the best opportunity to learn a massive amount of information, network with industry leaders and other professionals, and glean new perspectives - in formal classroom-style settings and in the hallways, over refreshments, or sharing a meal. Past attendees are the first to say the connections made at a symposium are the relationships they most value. Taking place in beautiful downtown Bellevue, Washington, just across the glacier-excavated Lake Washington from Seattle, the name Bellevue comes from the area’s French settlers for “beautiful view.” The surrounding area is lush and green, with multiple bodies of water, islands, and mountains ready to explore. The Hyatt Regency Bellevue is in the center of shopping and restaurants and is just a short walk from the renowned Bellevue Arts Museum. Registration opens July 15th. The hotel is presently accepting bookings at a group discounted rate. The draft agenda is constantly updated to reflect the addition of speakers, C.E. courses, or schedule changes. Symposium features can be found on the symposium website: Agenda, Speakers, Exhibitors, Hotel and Event Spaces, Registration and Tickets, and a section about Bellevue and Seattle area for planning your trip. https://aarst.org/symposium/event-details/. Schedule The annual Friends and Family Outing, “Treat Yourself to Seattle,” offered Tuesday, October 25th, will take visitors round-trip from the hotel for a fun day out visiting iconic locations in downtown Seattle including the Museum of Pop Culture, Space Needle, and Pike Place Market. October 23 Activities, exhibits, and C.E. opportunities will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the exhibits opening at 2 p.m. The Sunday C.E. courses are run by private trainers and require a separate registration from the Symposium registration. The Exhibit Hall will host the Opening Reception from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Growing our voice, saving lives October 24 - 26