The Dynamic Duo, Combining Molecular Biological Tools and Isotopes in Monitored Natural Attenuation
Monitored natural attenuation (MNA) can be a cost effective and sustainable remediation strategy, as a sole remedy, a polishing step, or downgradient of active
Technology Spotlight – An Introductory Guide to Compound Specific Isotope Analysis
Stable Isotopes are “light” and “heavy” atoms of the same element Stable isotopes are atoms of an element that contain the same number
Interview with Kevin Kuntz, Ph.D. and Anko Fischer, Ph.D.
Kevin Kuntz, Ph.D. Kevin is the lab manager and innovation expert at Isodetect GmbH, Germany. He received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University
Rust Never Sleeps…Harnessing Corrosion of Reduced Iron and Biology for Site Remediation
Legendary musician Neil Young coined the phrase “Rust Never Sleeps” in the late 70’s referring to relentless personal and societal decay. Neil wasn’t
Technology Spotlight – ISCR Column Studies
Schematic of SiREM up flow column used in flow through column studies Technology Spotlight – ISCR Column Studies “Laboratory column studies can
A Conversation with Paul Tratnyek
Dr. Paul G. Tratnyek currently is a Professor in the School of Public Health at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. He received his
Employee Spotlight – Larissa Smith, M.Sc.
Larissa Smith, M.Sc. Sr. Laboratory Technician Larissa joined SiREM in November 2020 and immediately started contributing to SiREM’s treatability studies service area. She
Vapor Intrusion Assessment: From Passive Sampling to Real-Time Monitoring
Vapor monitoring is necessary for protecting the public from exposure to potentially toxic pollutants from industrial and/or naturally occurring processes. Low level vapor and
Technology Spotlight: FTIR-based Continuous Process Monitor
SiREM is excited to offer FTIR-based Continuos Process Monitor (CPM) that can be customized for different gases and aerosols as a part of
University of Southern California Career Outreach
Brent spoke with senior PhD chemistry Students at University of Southern California about career development and opportunities outside of academia and the traditional laboratory
SiREM Sponsors Pueblo Science Fundraiser – Good Morning Science-2021-Virtual
Pueblo Science provides science education to low resource communities in the developing world and in Canada. This year SiREM was a proud sponsor of
A Conversation with Curt Laush
Curtis Laush is a process chemist and the new Photonics Laboratory Manager at SiREM based in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has over 30 years’ experience
Rita’s Retirement
In December, SiREM celebrated Rita’s career and wished her well in her retirement. Rita was a mother figure who always made sure her SiREM family













