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🗞️ Breaking news: Environmental Standards is proud to congratulate Jared Acker, Amanda Cover, Ammie Martin, Meg Michell, and Erin Rodgers on passing their exam to achieve Environmental Analytical Chemist Certification (CEAC) through the National Registry of Certified Chemists. This certification reflects their extensive environmental chemistry consulting experience and is a designation awarded to only about 60% of those who attempt the exam! Special thanks to Heather Paul for facilitating our test prep program and to David Blye for serving as exam proctor. Excellent work, and congratulations to all! 🎉 Connect with our highly qualified chemists today: https://hubs.ly/Q031ssHq0 #EnvironmentalStandards #MontroseEnvironmental #EnvironmentalChemistry #ChemistryConsulting #EnvironmentalAnalyticalChemistCertification #CEAC #NationalRegistryOfCertifiedChemists

Your friends at Environmental Standards wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year!  

❓What if we told you that solving riddles isn’t just for puzzles or games? In the world of science, solving riddles related to the source, extent, and timing of environmental contamination is exactly what forensic experts do every day. In the first of a series of blogs, Senior Associate Forensic Chemist Heather Lord, PhD shares real-world examples of environmental puzzles that have been solved through forensics investigations. Read on to learn about these critical discoveries and how advanced forensic techniques can support in-house and external legal teams with property transactions and investigations: https://hubs.ly/Q0304-bk0 #EnvironmentalForensics #EnvironmentalContamination #ForensicScientists #Forensics #EnvironmentalChemistry #PFAS #PFASForensics #ExpertWitnesses #LitigationSupport

❗NOW AVAILABLE: December 2024 issue of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 - https://hubs.ly/Q02_DjqG0 #EnvironmentalStandards #TheStandard #WaterQuality #LeadAndCopperRule #DataQuality #DataValidation #ProjectChemistries #LaboratoryAudits #SWEP #LabNews #EnvironmentalConsulting #MontroseEnvironmental

❓Did you know that there is mounting evidence linking air pollution exposure to short-term cognitive impairment and long-term cognitive decline? 🧠 🌬️ Inhaled particulate matter (PM) doesn’t just affect your heart; it may also negatively impact your brain and central nervous system. Learn more about the impact of exposure to high levels of PM pollution from our Senior Quality Assurance Chemist, Tom Weinmann: https://hubs.ly/Q02_k8qt0

Interested in learning about the secrets to Selenium Analysis? In a recent article for 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, Associate Chemist David Gratson, CEAC, offers a simple set of IF, THEN, AND, OR statements to help navigate the choice and eliminate issues and frustrations that may be encountered when selecting selenium analyses. Find out what insights and expertise a Chemist can provide and explore a new technology by ECT2 that can be utilized to help meet single-digit ppb selenium discharge levels. Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02-xnFc0

🧪🎨Can brilliant minds in science also be creative artists? Inspired by a recent article in 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴, our Senior Technical Editor, Paula Kay Beck explores the harmonies of science and art through her own artistic endeavors and those of colleague and Senior Associate Chemist Meg Michell. Read her article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YpSCq0 #EnvironmentalStandards #MontroseEnvironmental #Science #Art #Scientist #Artist #BiologicalAnimator #AnimatedVisualArt #TheArtOfScience #TheScienceOfArt #Painter #Chemist #Ceramicist

⏱️💲When deciding which solids and moisture measurements to prioritize in environmental chemistry projects, how can we make the best use of both time and budget? 📰 In the latest issue of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, Quality Assurance Chemists Dwight Hoster and Dannielle Kulaw launch a new series of articles offering expert consultation insights into the chemistries and measurement methods used to efficiently meet project goals. Read our first article that focuses on ways to determine the optimal approach to measuring solids and moisture percentages here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02XVjv60 #EnvironmentalStandards #MontroseEnvironmental #Chemistry #EnvironmentalChemistry #InorganicChemistry #ProjectChemistries #DataValidation #Geosciences

❓Have you ever wondered why data validation is important, even when your lab is accredited and has quality assurance and control measures in place?🔬 🔎 Recent reviews of environmental data reported by two analytical laboratories uncovered instances of low-level false positive results. Stories like this underscore the significance of robust QA programs and the pivotal role third-party data validation plays in upholding data integrity and ensuring that data used for decision-making is of high quality. 📊 In our most recent issue of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, Principal Chemist Erin Rodgers discusses the recent false-positive incidents, outlines the key components of an effective QA program, and explains the critical role of third-party data validation: https://hubs.ly/Q02Wr_sB0 #EnvironmentalStandards #AnalyticalLaboratories #QualityAssurance #QualityControl #QAProgram #DataValidation #DataIntegrity

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Stephanie Lein will be presenting at the 26th Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC 2024) taking place in Champaign, IL, October 29-30! 🚂 Stephanie will be sharing insights on the Implementation of Centralized Data Management: From Planning to Reporting. This presentation will cover the comprehensive process of setting up and rolling out a centralized data management solution, highlighting the significant improvements in data quality, cost reduction, and enhanced analytical capabilities. 📊🔍 #DataManagement #DataValidation #EnvironmentalStandards