May 9

Chemistry Department Seminar: Matt Simcik (UMN)

Fri, May 9, 2025 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm (1h) • Olin 149

Professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences

"The Environmental Chemistry of PFAS"

Official/Unofficial Bio

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widespread in surface waters and
groundwater and they pose risks to human and environmental health. Their mobility, resistance to degradation, and part per trillion regulatory limits make PFAS extremely difficult or impossible to remediate with conventional methods. Dr. Simcik will present the latest information on the scope of the problem of PFAS in the environment. This will include the history of manufacture, the distribution of contamination, environmental impacts and some emerging remediation technologies.

*This seminar counts towards the chemistry major seminar attendance requirement

 

Event Contact: Danielle Morisette

Event Summary

Chemistry Department Seminar: Matt Simcik (UMN)
  • When
    • Friday, May 9, 2025
    • 3:30pm - 4:30pm (1h)
  • Where
    • Olin 149
  • Mode
    • In-Person
  • Event Contact
    • Danielle Morisette
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  • Intended For: Students, Faculty, Staff
  • Categories: Meeting/Conference/Workshop

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