science in ACTION INNOVATIVE RESEARCH FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE REGIONAL SCIENCE WORKSHOPS The Regional Science Workshop series is sponsored by the Office of Research and Development's (ORD) Office of Science Policy (OSP). The objectives of the Regional Science Workshops are to: 1. Establish a better cross-Agency understanding of the science applicable to human health and/or ecological topics specificto a Region(s); 2. Ensure transfer of technical information, particularly research information produced from ORD laboratoriesand centers; and 3. Develop a network of EPA scientists who will continue to exchange information on these science topics as the Agency moves forward in planning, research, and risk management programs. Key Contacts: Maggie LaVay Regional Science Program Chief 202-564-5264 lavay.maggie@epa.gov Valerie Blank Program Coordinator 202-564-1720 blank.valerie@epa.gov Workshop Selection, Planning, and Outcome Each year, the Regional Science Liaisons (RSLs), the Superfund and Technology Liaisons (STLs), and regional staff identify priority science topics on which to conduct workshops. Each workshop is planned and conducted by a team of regional, ORD, and interested program office scientists, led by a regional chairperson and facilitated by one or more RSL and/or STL. These workshops address the science issues of great importance to the Regions on the selected topic area and range from small group briefings and seminars to large national workshops and conferences. Important outcomes include maintainingthe cross-Agency science networks established at the workshops through planned post-workshop projects and activities, such as the identification of collaborative research opportunities; creation of information-sharing mechanisms, such as interactive Web sites; and development of science fact sheets and workshop summary reports. • ORD Homeland Security Research Workshop- Region 9 2012 Regional Science Workshops • Green Buildings Research Symposium- Regions 2, 3, & 5 2013 Regional Science Workshops • State-of-the-Science Workshop on Mercury Remediation in Aquatic Environments- Region 9 2011 Regional Science Workshops • Introduction to Phytotechnologies and Water Balance Covers Workshop- Region 9 • Unleashing Green Chemistry and Engineering in Service of a Sustainable Future- Region 2 • Lifecycle Assessment for Sustainable Materials Management- Regions 4, 8, & 9 Past workshop presentations and reports can be viewed at the following Web site: http://epa.gov/osp/regions/ workshops.htm 1 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development December 2013 ------- |