February 29, 2008
Exponent Principal Scientist Elected to the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) World Council
Dr. Charles Menzie, Principal Scientist and EcoSciences Practice Director, has been elected to the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) World Council, the governing board of the society. SETAC is the leading international society for professionals in these fields. Dr. Menzie will be responsible for helping guide the direction of the society as it continues to provide a forum for environmental scientists from all continents.
February 25, 2008
How to Assess the Risks of Emerging Chemical Contaminants in Food
Marie BenKinney, Senior Managing Scientist in our Maynard, MA office, recently authored the cover story for February/March 2008 edition of Food Safety Magazine on “How to Assess the Risks of Emerging Chemical Contaminants in Food”. Emerging chemical contaminants are associated with numerous wide-ranging and overlapping environmental issues. Today, governments and process authorities throughout the world are focusing efforts on determining the toxicological implications of human exposure to both known and newly identified chemical contaminants, developing standards for methods and levels of detection, identifying prevention and management strategies for industry, and establishing appropriate regulatory or legislative mandates as necessary. But what are we really talking about?
Read the article.
February 19, 2008
Exponent Engineer Interviewed By Italian Newspaper About LNG Receiving Terminals
Exponent Managing Engineer Dr. Filippo Gavelli was recently interviewed by the Italian newspaper “L’Arena di Verona”. Dr Gavelli talked about the economic benefits and the hazards associated with LNG receiving terminals, a subject of high interest in Italy. The article was published in the February 16, 2008 edition of the newspaper. Link to the article in Italian (PDF).
February 11, 2008
Exponent Scientist Presenting at the 46th Annual Rural Energy Conference
Dr. Linda S. Erdreich, Senior Managing Scientist in the Health Sciences Practice, will be presenting "Meta-Analysis of Stray Voltage Studies" at the 46th Annual Rural Energy Conference February 28-29, 2008, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. This will be presented as a break-out session on agricultural wiring and electrical distribution. Co-authors of the meta-analysis are Meghan Wagner and Dominik Alexander.
Exponent to Present at the Upcoming Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Growth Conference and Baird's 2008 Business Solutions Conference
MENLO PARK, Calif., February 11, 2008- Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPO) today announced that senior executive management of Exponent will participate at the following conferences:
Deutsche Bank Small and Mid Cap Growth Conference
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Presentation Time: 2:40 p.m. ET
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida
Speaker: Mike Gaulke, Chairman and CEO
Baird's 2008 Business Solutions Conference
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Presentation Time: 2:05 p.m. ET
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts
Speakers: Rich Schlenker, CFO, and Paul Johnston, President
View Presentation Slides (PPT, 6.5MB)
*Both presentations will be Webcast and can be accessed via the company's Web site at http://www.exponent.com/investors/.
About Exponent
Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm providing solutions to complex problems. Exponent's multidisciplinary organization of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business consultants brings together more than 90 technical disciplines to address complicated issues facing industry and government today. The firm's consultants analyze failures and accidents to determine their causes and provide answers to help prevent such problems. In addition, Exponent evaluates human health and environmental concerns to find cost-effective solutions.
Exponent may be reached at (888) 656-EXPO, info@exponent.com, or www.exponent.com.
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