CSHEMA 2010 annual conference highlights
Keynote Speakers
Clifford S. Mitchell, MS, MD, MPH
Monday, July 19, 8:00 a.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salon VI
Clifford S. Mitchell is the acting assistant director for environmental health and food protection in the DHMH Infectious Disease and Health Administration. His responsibilities include regulation of food, medical waste, tanning, and indoor smoking; surveillance of environmental and occupational health events; and the public health response to environmental exposures. He has been at DHMH since 2006; prior to that he was an associate professor in environmental health sciences at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Professor Michael Greenberger
Wednesday, July 21, 8:30 a.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salon VI
Michael Greenberger is the director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS) at the University of Maryland and a professor at the university's School of Law. CHHS works on a broad range of homeland security and emergency response issues for federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as medical researchers.
Greenberger designed and teaches two courses focused on counterterrorism and emergency response: "Homeland Security and The Law of Counterterrorism" and "Law and Policy of Emergency Public Health Response," which brings students and faculty from the various university professional schools together to study effective governmental policies pertaining to catastrophic public health emergencies. Greenberger also teaches constitutional law and a seminar on futures, options, and derivatives at the School of Law.
Greenberger currently serves as the vice chair of the Maryland Governor's Emergency Management Advisory Council. He was recently appointed by president of the American Bar Association to the advisory committee of the Standing Committee on Law and National Security.
Professor Greenberger is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Lafayette College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as editor-in-chief of the "Law Review." He is a life member of the American Law Institute and has served on the board of governors of the D.C. Bar and as a board member of three nonprofit public interest organizations. Greenberger has also served on the D.C. Circuit Advisory Committee on Procedures and as a mediator for the United States Courts for the District of Columbia.
Professor Greenberger's keynote will address the topic of governance and biosecurity, focusing on strengthening security and oversight of the nation's biological agent laboratories.
CSHEMA Conference Events
Newcomers Reception
Sunday, July 18, 5 p.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Dover Ballroom, Salon B
Join other first time attendees at the CSHEMA conference and get connected to the Association leadership and the CSHEMA Board of Directors to learn how you can get the most out of your conference experience. After, join everyone at the Opening Reception immediately following this event.
Opening Reception
Sunday, July 18, 6–8 p.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salon VI
Reconnect with past colleagues and meet new ones at the Opening Reception. Enjoy a traditional Baltimore Crab Feast with a cash bar as you rekindle old friendships. Bring your institution's paraphernalia and participate in the T-Shirt exchange during this event. This is a great place to meet your colleagues before seeing the sights and sounds of your first night in Baltimore.
Lunch with the Exhibitors
Monday, July 19, Noon–2 p.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salons I-V
Connect with our CSHEMA Corporate Partners as the Exhibit Hall opens. Enjoy a light lunch as you interact with vendors and sponsors in the Exhibit Hall. There are great opportunities to bring some of the best products and services back to your department and your campus. This will be the first of three sessions in the Exhibit Hall.
CSHEMA Night at the Aquarium
Monday, July 19, 7-10 p.m.
CSHEMA is offering a special showing of the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The aquarium will be closed to the general public during this time and only available to CSHEMA annual conference who buy tickets for this event! Check out the aquarium before or after you have dinner on Monday night and see a true hallmark of the Baltimore Inner Harbor. The aqaurium is within walking distance of the hotel.
Tickets are only $15 for this event and are available through the online registration process.
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
Tuesday, July 20, 8–10 a.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salons I-V
Connect with our CSHEMA Corporate Partners as the Exhibit Hall opens for the second of three sessions. Enjoy a continental breakfast as you interact with vendors and sponsors in the Exhibit Hall. This is a great way to kick off the day before the first block of technical sessions.
Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, July 20, Noon–1:30 p.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salon VI
Recognize CSHEMA award winners at this special function. Enjoy lunch as you celebrate and honor those who have been recognized for their impact in the EHS field over the past year.
Dessert with the Exhibitors
Tuesday, July 20, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salons I-V
Interact with our CSHEMA Corporate Partners one last time during the conference. Enjoy a light dessert as you peruse the Exhibit Hall. Make connections with our vendors and sponsors who provide great services and products that will help you, your department, and your campus. This is the final time that the the Exhibit Hall will be open.
Baltimore Orioles Game
Tuesday, July 20, 7:05 p.m.
Join your fellow CSHEMA delegates cheer on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The 2008 American League Champions Tampa Bay Rays come to town for this pivotal American League East matchup. Explore this retro ballpark that is widely heralded as the first sports facility in 50 years that weaved itself into an existing urban fabric. CSHEMA's block of seats are located in left center field. You may buy tickets for guests and spouses during the registration process. Transportation will not be provided for this event.
Tickets are only $25 and are available through the online registration process.
CSHEMA Annual Business Meeting
Wednesday, July 21, 9:30 a.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salon VI
Join the CSHEMA Board of Directors as they discuss the past year and the events with CSHEMA and what they look toward for the upcoming year. At this time, CSHEMA will celebrate the induction for the new CSHEMA president.
CSHEMA 2011 annual conference preview luncheon
Wednesday, July 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Grand Ballroom, Salons VII-X
This is the last group gathering of the CSHEMA annual conference. Join your colleagues and new friends for lunch as we show you the location for the 2011 annual conference, Minneapolis, Minn. Learn about the wonderful amenities that Minneapolis has and make plans with your colleagues and new friends to join us in Minneapolis for the 2011 annual conference!