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UPCOMING EVENTS

 Comparing the Influence of Particulate Matter Sources on Communities in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region Using Ambient PM2.5/PM10 Ratio Profiles

Join us for an insightful presentation exploring particulate matter sources and their influence on communities in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region (AOSR). This event promises to provide valuable information on air quality management and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the region.

Presenters: Danlin Su, and David Spink

Date: January 22, 2025

Venue: University Club of the University of Alberta, Edmonton

  

Alberta Small Modular Rectors (SMRs)

 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are being explored throughout Canada, including Alberta. This presentation will overview the current status and prospects for SMR development is in Alberta.

Presenter: Dr. Duane Bratt, PhD

Date: January 23, 2025

Venue: Ramada Plaza Downtown, Calgary

  

INTRODUCTION TO AIR QUALITY DISPERSION MODELLING COURSE

  Our Platinum Sponsor AECOM is proud to host a one-day introductory air dispersion modelling course. This course is designed for permitting staff, regulators, consultants, engineers, students, and managers with air quality management responsibilities.

Presenter: Dr. Piotr Staniaszek

Date: February 11, 2025

Venue: AECOM Calgary, 48 Quarry Park Blvd, Calgary

2025 CPANS Annual Conference – building resilient communities

 For more information on the conference, call for abstracts, and student poster competition please visit the Conference webpage.

Date: May 21, 2025

Venue: Lister Conference Centre (1-047 Lister Centre), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB  T6G 2H6 

About CPANS and the A&WMA

Canadian Prairies and Northern Section

The Canadian Prairie and Northern Section was formed in 1987 after a long affiliation with the Pacific Northwest International Section. The Canadian Prairie and Northern Section is geographically one of the largest sections of the A&WMA, encompassing the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories.

It is our vision to be the premier organization promoting air and waste management within our geographical region.

Our Mission

  • To promote the advancement of knowledge relating to air and  waste management issues.
  • To provide a forum for the exchange of information on these issues.
  • To provide professional development opportunities for its members.
  • To further the objectives of the A&WMA.

Air & Waste Management Association

The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise.

We provide a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 5,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA also promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society.

The mission of A&WMA is to assist in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of our members to benefit society.

The core purpose of A&WMA is to improve environmental knowledge and decisions by providing a neutral forum.

For more information, please visit our parent organization’s website.

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Interested in volunteering?

Are you interested in volunteering?  Would you like to play an active role in deciding upcoming CPANS events and conferences?  If so, then the CPANS Executive would love to hear from you. Being a CPANS Executive is a great way to meet new people and contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.

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Join a Student Chapter at your college or university and begin networking for your career.  Develop strong relationships with peers and meet and mingle with professionals from Academia, Big Industry, the consulting industry, and regulatory bodies.

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Sponsors

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Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are available through the Air & Waste Management Association.

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