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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 open!.
Lodging
The Graduate Hotel
301 W. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644-9871
CSHEMA has negotiated a special room block exclusively for our attendees at The Graduate Hotel. We encourage all conference participants to make every effort to stay at the official event hotel. Supporting the conference room block helps ensure CSHEMA can continue to offer high-quality, affordable programming and provides several benefits, including:
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Staff support for resolving hotel reservation issues
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Access to all applicable attendee discounts
We appreciate your support in booking within the official CSHEMA room block!
We are pleased to offer a special discounted rate of $169 per night (plus taxes) for our attendees. Reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to 24 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before arrival may be subject to a fee.
The final day to complete your hotel reservation is Monday, February 2, 2026, or until the room block has sold out — whichever comes first.
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 - 8:15 AM | Details to be Announced |
| 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM | Morning Meet & Greet with Exhibitors |
| 8:15 AM - 8:30AM | Welcome to the 2026 Spring Symposium |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Keynote Speaker |
| 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 |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM |
Session 4 Speakers: Douglass O'Neill and John Crocker |
| 1:55 PM - 2:40 PM | Session 5 The Role of Ventilation in Mitigating Radon Risks in Penn State University Facilities Speaker: Sarah Abdellatief |
| 2:40 PM - 2:55 PM | Afternoon Break with Exhibitors |
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM |
Session 6 |
| 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM |
Tours: Siegel Center, Clean Room, STEM Building |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Details to be Announced |
Thursday, March 5, 2026
| Day 2: Technical Sessions | |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration / Help Desk |
| 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM | Details to be Announced |
| 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 |
| 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks: Danny Munoz and Mary Lindstrom |
Schedule is subject to change. Final schedule with session details will be available closer to the event date.
Additional hotel options and reservation links will be provided when registration opens.
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