The nation's food safety grades are out and the results are mixed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) annual report card shows that foodborne infections continue to be an important public health problem in the United States.
This first-of-its-kind, one- or two-gas detector introduces breakthroughs that incorporate industry-leading XCell Sensor technology to deliver unparalleled performance while drastically minimizing total cost of ownership, increasing durability, and delivering enhanced worker safety, compliance, and traceability.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on implementing Section 404(c) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5170c(c), regarding administration of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced research grants to Arizona State University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, to better understand the effects of chemicals and nanomaterials throughout their lifecycle - from design, manufacture, use, and disposal.
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety is offering a two-week online class designed to prepare first-line personnel for a successful transition from officer to supervisor. This course teaches supervisors how to overcome contemporary leadership challenges, understand human behavior, and build day-to-day work relationships with subordinates, superiors, and the public.
Mercyhurst University has announced that its pioneering intelligence studies program will take the name of the nation's first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, 43rd governor of Pennsylvania and Erie native, Tom Ridge. "Intelligence studies," which educates students for careers in national security, law enforcement, and business, is the university's leader in distance and online learning initiatives.
Influenza scientists at five sites in the United States will receive funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to collaborate with investigators around the world in a network designed to advance understanding of influenza viruses and how they cause disease.
The ChemPro100i has the capability to "sniff" for more unknown gases and vapors than any other "sniffing" product. It also can classify and identify many gases and vapors, including chemical warfare agents and common toxic industrial chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine.
America's first PrepareAthon! National Day of Action is April 30. America's PrepareAthon is a new campaign to increase every community's ability to withstand disasters through hazard-specific drills, group discussions, and exercises.
The Executive Program in Counter-Terrorism at the University of Southern California (USC) is a unique course designed to challenge international counterterrorism leaders and enhance their analysis, coordination, and response capabilities to the evolving terrorism threat.
