TODAY: EPA Subject Matter Expert and Toxicologist Teresa Norberg-King
Thursday, October 27
4 p.m.
Towson University Science Complex
Room 2133
The Hill-Lopes Scholars Program and Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University present Environmental Protection Agency subject-matter expert and toxicologist Teresa Norberg-King, M.S.
Teresa Norberg-King, M.S. is an expert in the development and application of effective methods to identify significant stressors and effects in aquatic systems where effluent and sediment contamination are of concern. During her career at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Teresa focused on various biological approaches to assessing the effects of chemicals and chemicals on aquatic ecosystems.
Her research in the EPA’s Office of Research and Development has included chemical testing, mixtures, bioaccumulation, effluent and sediment toxicology, toxicity identification evaluations, toxicity of major ions (TDS), early life stage fish testing, and animal alternatives. Her efforts in the field of toxicity identification and sediment toxicity testing methods for invertebrates have contributed to major improvements in water quality by working to identify environmental contaminants, and developing and validating toxicity tests to predict their effects on the environment.
Teresa has been awarded the highest honor of the EPA, a Gold Medal, for the expert analysis of the toxicity and toxicity identification evaluation for technical expertise in the enforcement case of the EPA, as well as the Agency’s prestigious Statesmanship Award from the ORD for her continued expertise and support for the EPA Regional Offices. Teresa is also the former President of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) was honored with the organization’s Herb Ward Award as recognition of the long-term, exceptionally high-quality service to the Society. She is now self-employed and continues to pursue HER research interests.
This event is hosted by the Hill-Lopes Scholars Program at Towson University. Funded by the generosity of Barbara Hill and Ancelmo Lopes, the Hill-Lopes Scholars Program supports women in STEM at Towson University and aims to retain women in the STEM workforce.
For more information, visit towson.edu/HillLopesEvents
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