Beyond NanoEHS Risk Assessments - Leading at the Interface of Science and Business

Responsible commercialization of new technologies requires leadership at the interface of science and business. For example, advances in materials and applications require a constant attention to the potential risks for the environment, health, and safety (EHS). The development of nanomaterials over the last fifteen years serves as a useful example of a framework for responsibly commercializing new technologies. This course will provide an overview of how to use a tiered-approach framework for identify and mitigating potential risks during the R&D and product development cycle, while also improving the leadership skills required to develop a culture focused on success.

Learning Objectives:
Describe a tiered-approach framework for nanomaterial environmental health and safety (nanoEHS) risk assessments
Apply scientific principles and strategic thinking to a tiered-approach framework case study of a new technology
Apply context to the identification of potential hazards and exposures
Identify the benefits of Life Cycle Analysis thinking
Determine, when using a tiered-approach framework, additional experiments are valuable
Identify common and advanced material science instrumentation
Identify best practices for measuring nanomaterials
Identify current trends in advanced materials research
Describe how to validate low cost in-process production measurements to ensure product safety and quality
Communicate more effectively on cross-functional teams
Identify lessons learned from risk assessments for improving or developing a quality management system
Identify approaches for creating a culture for success through inspirational leadership
Identify the product development lifecycle, and when and how EHS should become engaged to maximize product launch success

Who will benefit:
Product Development Managers
Manufacturing Managers
Operations Directors
R&D Directors
Safety or EH&S Officers
Risk Management Officers
Staff Scientists
Formulation Scientists
Analytical Chemists
Quality Systems Directors
Quality Assurance Managers
Quality Control Supervisors
Laboratory Managers