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CSHEMA 2026 Symposium on University Ventilation
Hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
March 4–5, 2026
About the Symposium
University ventilation systems play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of campus communities. This symposium brings together EHS professionals, facilities managers, engineers, and researchers to explore innovative approaches, share best practices, and address the unique challenges of campus ventilation systems.
Join us for engaging discussions on laboratory ventilation, clean rooms, maker spaces, engineering controls, and cross-disciplinary approaches to campus ventilation challenges. This event provides an excellent opportunity to network with peers, learn from experts in the field, and discover new technologies and solutions.
Registration Information
Registration for the 2026 Symposium on University Ventilation is now closed.
Symposium Location
University Student Commons
Commonwealth Ballroom
907 Floyd Ave
RIchmond, VA 23284
All presentations and exhibits will take place in the Commonwealth Ballroom.
Symposium Schedule
All times are Eastern Time
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
| Day 1: Technical Sessions | |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration / Help Desk |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast with Morning Meet & Greet with Exhibitors |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Welcome to VCU 2026 CSHEMA Spring Symposium Meredith Weiss, Ph.D and John Ryan, Ph.D |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Keynote Speaker: Dr. Frank Gupton, Ph.D Chief Executive Officer, Medicines for All Institute Floyd D. Gottwald Jr. Chair in Pharmaceutical Engineering Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM |
Session 1 Speakers: Jimmy Spencer and Sean Brasch |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Session 2 Speakers: Jackie Roquemore, David Guglielmo, David Brummitt |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Session 3 |
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Sponsored by 3Flow |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Session 4 Speakers: Douglass O'Neill and John Crocker |
| 1:55 PM - 2:40 PM | Session 5 Defining Safe Airflow: From Specification to Verified Performance in Mission Critical Workspaces Speaker: Thomas Smith, 3Flow |
| 2:40 PM - 2:55 PM | Afternoon Break with Exhibitors |
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
Session 6 Speakers: Chip Albright and Tim Walker |
| 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM |
Tours: Siegel Center, Clean Room, STEM Building, Depillars |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Evening social at Scotts Addition (optional) |
Thursday, March 5, 2026
| Day 2: Technical Sessions | |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration / Help Desk |
| 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Morning Meet & Greet with Exhibitors |
| 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM | Welcome Back and Revist 3/4 |
| 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
Session 7 |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Session 8 Shared Blueprints, Shared Safety: An EHS and School of Engineering Blueprint for Clean Room Compliance Speakers: Larry Mendoza and Camdon Hatch |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Session 9 Efficacy of Ventilation Applications on Reducing the Impact of 3D Printing Emissions on Indoor Air on University Campuses Speakers: Qian Zhang and Mark Wilson |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Session 10 Ventilation Challenges in a Gross Anatomy Lab: A Cross-Disciplinary Approach to Managing Personnel Exposures Speakers: Charles Hutton and Tim Barton |
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Session 11 |
| 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
Session 12 Speaker: Robin Izzo: Panel Discussion |
| 2:50 PM - 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks: Danny Munoz and Mary Lindstrom |
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Exhibitors and Sponsors are an essential part of the fabric of CSHEMA’s symposia and annual conferences. Together with the presenters, you create the energy, excitement, and education that make this a premier event. Our most vital function and overall purpose is to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas, methods, and information to improve the EHS profession in campus environments. Below you will find our Exhibitor Prospectus for our upcoming event in Richmond.
CSHEMA welcomes exhibitors and sponsors to participate in the upcoming March Symposium. Learn more about available opportunities, benefits, and participation details by reviewing the prospectus.
View the prospectus here!
For information about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Candi Calderone at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For information about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
