Panel Links PFOA to Cancer

By On April 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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 [...]

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United Sci Joins ERC Industrial Affiliates Program

By On November 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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 [...]

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Research Job Opportunities

On November 1, 2011 By

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

 

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

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PFOA ISE Webinar

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PFOA ISE Webinar

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PFOA/S Ion Selective Sensors Live Webinar on July 21

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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 [...]

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United Sci Presents at MPCA

On June 21, 2011 By

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 [...]

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Perfluorinated Pollutants Network Group Launched

On June 21, 2011 By

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.

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Datalogger Design Request for Proposal

On June 3, 2011 By

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.

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Kryptonite for Pollutants

On April 30, 2011 By

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 [...]

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