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Focus on Healthcare and UV Disinfection: Data Mining: Comparisons and Contrasts from the Cincinnati Workshop

By Michael T. Postek, The University of South Florida; and Troy Cowan, IUVA Healthcare/UV Working Group facilitator, troyc@visionbased-consulting.us This presents a high-level preliminary observational analysis of the data obtained from 2022 IUVA Americas Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. It compares and contrasts the most important issues and goals between four stakeholder … [Read more...] about Focus on Healthcare and UV Disinfection: Data Mining: Comparisons and Contrasts from the Cincinnati Workshop

The Cryptosporidium Story: 25th Anniversary of the Discovery that Cryptosporidium Undergoes Ultraviolet Inactivation at Low UV Doses

By James R. Bolton, Bolton Photosciences Prior to 1998, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection of drinking water was not popular because of a perception that UV treatment was not effective for waters contaminated with protozoa, such as Cryptosporidium, and did not seem to have equivalent advantages as chlorination and ozonation. In 1997-1998, a group of dedicated scientists and … [Read more...] about The Cryptosporidium Story: 25th Anniversary of the Discovery that Cryptosporidium Undergoes Ultraviolet Inactivation at Low UV Doses

Webinar: Small Water Disinfection Systems: UV Light and the Role of Women in Remote Communities

The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) is co-hosting a special webinar with the IWA Sanitation and Water Management in Developing Countries Specialist Group on "Small Water Disinfection Systems: UV Light and the Role of Women in Remote Communities." This webinar takes place January 31, 2023, from 8-9:30 a.m. Central Time (14:00-15:30 London time). The learning … [Read more...] about Webinar: Small Water Disinfection Systems: UV Light and the Role of Women in Remote Communities

IUVA YP Committee Accepting Inquiries for Coordinator Roles

The IUVA Young Professionals (YP) committee is looking for new candidates to join the YP committee team in coordinator roles. YP candidates, students and professionals who are younger than 35 or with fewer than five years of experience post-graduation in UV-related industry, government or academia, can email their interest in these volunteer coordinator roles to … [Read more...] about IUVA YP Committee Accepting Inquiries for Coordinator Roles

Student Awards, Networking at the IUVA Americas Conference

By Reece Lima-Thompson, MASc student, York University The 2022 IUVA Americas Conference attracted 24 student presentations, discussing a broad range of topics such as validation methods, LEDs, UV in public health, and water and wastewater treatment. The presentations were evaluated by a panel of 12 judges from industry and academia, with judging organized by Dr. Olya Keen, … [Read more...] about Student Awards, Networking at the IUVA Americas Conference

IUVA Americas Conference Offers Workshops, Presentations

The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Americas Conference, held in late September in Cincinnati, Ohio, presented advancements in technology, research and applications to improve public health and the environment. The event targeted engagement from a wide range of stakeholders. More than 260 people from over 15 countries were in attendance. "The IUVA Conference … [Read more...] about IUVA Americas Conference Offers Workshops, Presentations

IUVA Releases “Ultraviolet Technologies for Public Health”

The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA), Chevy Chase, Maryland, has released a book titled “Ultraviolet Technologies for Public Health.” The special introductory price, available now through July 1, 2022, is $65 plus shipping and handling. After July 1, the price becomes $75. The book is comprised of 18 articles in UV technologies for public health and is divided … [Read more...] about IUVA Releases “Ultraviolet Technologies for Public Health”

2022 IUVA Research Innovation Symposium: Boulder, Colorado, May 23-25

The International Ultraviolet Association has announced the 2022 IUVA Research Innovation Symposium. This will be an in-person conference taking place at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, USA, from May 23-25, 2022. UV radiation has been applied in engineering systems for roughly 100 years; today, UV-based systems provide critical functions in a wide range of … [Read more...] about 2022 IUVA Research Innovation Symposium: Boulder, Colorado, May 23-25

Association News: 2021, Quarter 4

UVSolutions IUVA Announces New President, President-Elect and Board Members Jennifer Osgood, PE, PMP, BCEE, vice president, Delivery Leader at CDM Smith, has been appointed to the office of president of the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA). “The IUVA has gained an important international reputation for technical collaboration, and I am honored to help lead these … [Read more...] about Association News: 2021, Quarter 4