The Institute Review November 2022.pdf

Key Takeaways

This issue of The Institute Review highlights upcoming events and initiatives within The NELAC-Institute (TNI) community.

Upcoming Events:

Forum on Environmental Accreditation (San Antonio, TX): January 9-12, 2023. This premier conference addresses policy and technical issues related to environmental laboratory accreditation. Key features include:
Open public meetings of TNI committees
Training courses on Detection/Quantification Limits and Cause Analysis
Meetings of TNI committees
A mentor session
An assessment forum
General session updates on TNI programs
Special session on TNI's new credentialing initiative
Opportunities for Engagement: Attendees can participate in sessions, exchange ideas, and contribute to TNI’s accreditation efforts. Recordings of all sessions will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Key Initiatives:

NEMC 2023 Call for Abstracts: Submit your abstract for presentation at the Forum.
Nominations for 2023 Board of Directors: Nominate qualified individuals to serve on TNI's governing body.
New Credentialing Initiative: TNI is launching a new effort to establish a credenialing initiative for environmental laboratories.

Community Focus:

San Antonio Missions: The publication emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the San Antonio Missions, designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2015.
Riverwalk: A popular destination offering restaurants, shops, and scenic river views.
Alamo: An iconic symbol of Texas history located in downtown San Antonio.

Target Audience:

The review is aimed at professionals involved in environmental laboratory accreditation, including:

Quality assurance specialists
Chemists and analysts
Microbiologists
Engineers
Managers from federal, state, and local agencies
* Representatives from commercial, municipal, and other laboratories