Harmful Algal Blooms and Recreational Water Safety [S-25-19]

Presenter:Siwen Wang
Location: Potsdam Town Hall - Community Room (18 Elm St.)
Classes: 1 Session 1.5 hours
Dates: Fri 10:00 AM 03/21
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This course will focus on harmful algal blooms and recreational water safety, examining aspects of causes, health effects, and resources to identify outbreaks.

Dr. Siwen Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Clarkson University. Dr. Wang earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from California Institute of Technology in 2020. She holds a master's and a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University. Her current research interests include point-of-use nucleic acid-based sensors for the detection of waterborne pathogens; photochemical and electrochemical treatment of emerging chemical and biological hazards; and passive sampling and laboratory analysis of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).

Cap: 45



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