Chemistry in Action: Protecting Communities

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) celebrates National Chemistry Week by spotlighting Eric Morris, Senior Scientist Supervisor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In this episode, Eric shares how his chemistry expertise supports Homeland Security research, helping to protect communities, improve environmental safety, and advance national preparedness.

From testing decontamination methods for the U.S. Coast Guard, to evaluating cleaning agents during the COVID-19 pandemic, SSAI’s partnership with the EPA transforms chemistry research into real-world impact. Learn how chemistry drives innovation and safer solutions for first responders and public health.

Topics Covered:
• Chemistry in action for public safety.
• Environmental protection and emergency response.
• Real-world applications of scientific research.
• Collaboration between SSAI and the EPA.

Learn more about Eric’s work by reading the article below for which he is a co-author:

Determining Viral Disinfection Efficacy of Hot Water Laundering: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

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