United Science Corporation

Panel Links PFOA to Cancer

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:51:38 +0000

A panel of scientists connected with a class-action settlement has found a probable link between exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and testicular and kidney cancers. The panel did not, however, find sufficient evidence to associate PFOA exposure with 19 other cancers, including prostate, breast, and pancreatic. It also did not find a link between PFOA exposure and type 2 diabetes.

United Sci Joins ERC Industrial Affiliates Program

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:08:06 +0000

United Science has joined the membership of the ERC Industrial Affiliates Program for Re-inventing the Nation’s Urban Water Infrastructure. The organization was formed to improve urban water management and encourages collaboration of members using education and research expertise. As a member of the Program, United Science will join in creating a culture of innovation and encourage mechanisms for translating university research into professional practice. The organization hopes to provide engineered solutions to reliable energy-efficient water supplies that may integrate natural water supplies, as well as encourage “social and economic factors that stimulate industrial innovation“.

United Science partners with ERC affiliates including Stanford University, the University of California Berkeley, Colorado School of Mines, and New Mexico State University.

Research Job Opportunities

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:54:02 +0000

Check out the research job opportunities at NSF Engineering Innovation Fellows Program.

More research opportunities at NSF Small Business Postdoctoral Research Diversity Fellowship Program.

PFOA ISE Webinar

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:08:23 +0000

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PFOA/S Ion Selective Sensors Live Webinar on July 21

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:18:49 +0000

PFOA/S Ion Selective Sensors

Join us for a Webinar on July 21

Space is limited.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/300390214

You are cordially invited to a webinar event organized specifically for researchers, environmental engineers regulators and those involved in testing or remediation of wters which may contain PFCs such as PFOA and PFOS. The webinar will introduce recent research on PFOS ISEs (ion selective sensors) that are low cost compared to LC/MS/MS and require no sample preparation. The webinar will be facilitated by Dr. Jon Thompson of United Science, a Minnesota green-tech company. The webinar’s purpose is to bring awareness of this revolutionary technology to the PFC comunity. This is an informative, interactive event….Please join us!

Topics include:

Technology Background
PFOS Sensor Characteristics
Sensor Engineering Considerations
Applications: Drinking water, sediments, on-line systems, etc.

You can suggest a topic by emailing jthompson@unitedsciencecorp.com.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who may be interested.

United Science is small startup company located in Minnesota. As a green-tech startup, our mission is to make sure that real needs are being met with high tech, cost effective solutions. Visit our website at www.uniscicorp.com for more information about United Science.

Title: PFOA/S Ion Selective Sensors
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: WindowsÂ® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

MacintoshÂ®-based attendees
Required: Mac OSÂ® X 10.5 or newer

United Sci Presents at MPCA

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:37:08 +0000

June 16, 2011
United Science and Prof. Phil Buhlmann presented their work on ion selective sensors for PFOS and PFOA testing at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Issues discussed included PFC screening, testing, and remediation issues. The audience also included representatives from the Minnesota Health Department. Prof. Buhlmann’s lecture was recorded and portions of it will be available as a webinar coming soon.

Perfluorinated Pollutants Network Group Launched

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:32:05 +0000

United Science has launched a PFC work group on LinkedIN. The purpose of the group is to connect researchers, consultants, engineers, military, utilities, and regulatory people who are actively working on PFC remediation, sensing, and treatment. This group is global and highly diverse. Please feel to join HERE.

Datalogger Design Request for Proposal

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:06:21 +0000

United Science is pleased to accept design proposals for electrical and computer engineering of a ultra high input impedance data logging voltmeter. The contract will involve electrical, firmware, and software design. Click HERE for proposal instructions and design specifications. You can post your questions on this website and we will reply.

Kryptonite for Pollutants

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:22:40 +0000

United Science materials scientists are experts at customizing sorbents for your application. Applications include sorptive media that is selective for phosphate, heavy metals, PAHs, bitumen, nitrates, etc. We can make sorbents that can be magnetically retrieved and can sorb both particulates and dissolved pollutants. Give us a call with your application and give the DESIGN-a-SORBENT rainbow wheel a spin.

United Sci Presents at Investor Forum

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:03:28 +0000

United Science’s management presented at the Venture Center Investor Forum on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota. Attendees included accredited investors, select members of the business community (DEED, BBAM, etc…), potential CEOs-in-Residence, CEOs of recent university start-ups and CEOs-in-Residence.

About United Science

United Science Corporation is an applied solutions company specializing in carbon separations technologies, unique sensor technologies, and analytical services. Its products are sold in niche markets to a wide range of industries throughout the world. United Science is a closely held private company.

For further information on United Science Corporation and its business lines, visit the company’s Web site at www.uniscicorp.com.