SEHSC - Silicones Evironmental, Health, and Safety Council of North America

Organosilicones in the Environment Workshop

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee it is with great pleasure that I invite you to the 3rd Workshop on Organosilicones in the Environment. This year the workshop will be held on May 8-9, 2012, at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters, 867 Lakeshore Road, in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

The objective of this workshop is to facilitate exchange of the latest information on organosilicone compounds in the environment among scientists from academia, governmental agencies and industry.

Keynote speakers:

  • Don Mackay, Trent University
  • Nicholas Warner, Norwegian Institute for Air Research
  • Michael Brook, McMaster University
  • David Powell, Dow Corning

Burlington is a vibrant city home to more than 175,000, located on the western end of Lake Ontario. Lester B. Pearson (Toronto) International Airport is the major gateway to many destinations in Southern Ontario including Burlington. Burlington weather in May is fairly mild, with average daily high of 21°C (70°F).

We look forward to welcoming you to Burlington in May 2012.

Mehran Alaee
Workshop Chair

Organizing Committee

  • Mehran Alaee, Environment Canada
  • Michael Brook, McMaster University
  • Tracy Guerrero, Silicones Environmental, Health and Safety Council
  • Gary Kozerski, Dow Corning Corp.
  • Michael McLachlan, Stockholm University
  • Debra McNett, Dow Corning Corp.
  • Warren Norwood, Environment Canada
  • Eric Renier, Ontario Ministry of Environment
  • Ed Sverko, Environment Canada
  • Karluss Thomas, Silicones Environmental, Health and Safety Council
  • Degao Wang, Dalian Maritime University
  • Nicholas Warner, Norwegian Institute for Air Research