ISEA 2005

Experience the Diversity of Exposure Analysis and the Southwest!

Attend the 15th Annual ISEA Conference at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona

October 30 – November 3, 2005

Few disciplines have as much diversity as the science of exposure analysis. Practitioners use diverse approaches when improving exposure assessment, via new methods of recruitment, sample collection or laboratory analysis. Exposure is evaluated across diverse species. Diversity of age, gender, income, race and ethnicity are all part of exposure assessment. Exposure and health disparities remain important concerns of our science.

Diverse cultural groups live within and near Tucson’s borders. According to archaeologists, Tucson is the oldest continuously occupied location within the United States. Descendants of the earliest Americans farmed along the Santa Cruz River for at least 3000 years prior to European contact. Spanish settlers (1680) and missionaries lead by Fra. Kino (1691) found Pima speaking natives at Chuk-son upon arrival. Hugh O’Conor of the Spanish military founded the Tucson Presidio in 1775. In 1854, the ratified Gadsden Purchase added Tucson to the U.S. territory. Another wave of in-migration accompanied the arrival of the railroad in the 1880's. Arizona was the last of the 48 continental states to obtain statehood in 1912.


Tucson Today
Tucson is a growing metropolis of 800,000 people living in suburban splendor. Gneissic and volcanic mountain ranges provide a stunning visual landscape. The mountain bajadas are populated with native cacti and drought adapted vegetation, providing a surreal experience to the uninitiated visitor. Historically, the region is known for copper mines, cotton, ranching, spas and golf courses. The University of Arizona with 37,000 students, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, and Raytheon are some members of our vibrant community. Tucson is only 60 miles from the US-Mexico Border. Spanish can be routinely heard throughout the city and remains the first language of many residents. Native Americans live throughout the city. Reservations of two tribes, Tohono O’odham and Pasqua Yaqui border the city.


Weather
During Late October and Early November, Tucson weather is usually perfect. Days will be warm and nights will be cool. Make sure to bring a light sweater or jacket for the evenings. Rain this time of year is remotely possible, but not typical.


Transport to Tucson
•All major air carriers maintain service to Tucson International Airport (TIA). The airport has undergone recent expansion and remodeling.

• For those who like to drive, Tucson can be reached using Interstate-10.

•Tucson has Am-track service .

Travel Note: Arizona does not switch to daylight savings time. We will differ from EST by 3 hours on October 29 and by 2 hours on October 30 and dates there-after.