Air, Climate, & Energy Research Webinar Series

EPA scientists conducting different aspects of air quality and energy research.

Wildfire Advancing Science Partnerships for Indoor Reductions of Smoke Exposures (ASPIRE) Study

Wednesday, May 21st from 3-4:15 PM ET

Joint Webinar: EPA Tools & Resources Series and Air, Climate, and Energy Research Series

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Many communities throughout the US are routinely exposed to elevated concentrations of particulate matter (PM) in wildland fire smoke. A common public health message is for people to go indoors when outdoor PM levels are elevated. While PM infiltration in single family homes has been relatively well studied, less is known about how much comes indoors in commercial and nonresidential buildings (such as libraries, fitness centers, and schools). To fill knowledge gaps on smoke infiltration and mitigation indoors, EPA researchers worked with community partners in Montana and California on a multifaceted study called the Wildfire Advancing Science Partnerships for Indoor Reductions of Smoke Exposures (ASPIRE) Study. This study began in 2019 and examined wildfire smoke indoor air quality impacts in public spaces and innovative approaches to reduce wildfire smoke indoors. This presentation will provide an overview of study components and some of the key results.

Upcoming Webinar Schedule

Date	Topic and Presenter(s)
May 21, 2025	Wildfire Advancing Science Partnerships for Indoor Reductions of Smoke Exposures (ASPIRE) Study Amara Holder and Sarah Coefield, EPA ORD *Joint webinar with the EPA Tools and Resources Webinar Series
August 19, 2025	Changing Chemistry of the Environment Jesse Bash and Havala Pye, EPA ORD
September 16, 2025	Current State of the Science on Near Source and Ambient Ethylene Oxide Measurement Ingrid George, EPA ORD
November 18, 2025	What Factors Affect the Strength of Air Pollution Impacts? Mehdi Hazari and Tom Luben, EPA ORD

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Free webinars are typically held every quarter on the third Tuesday of the month from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, with a Q&A session from 4 to 4:15 p.m. ET.
EPA's Office of Research and Development hosts this webinar series to share current research activities and results related to air quality; impacts of air pollution and climate change; and responses to impacts of climate change, transformations of the energy and transportation infrastructure, and other emerging risks to our environment from atmospheric pollution.

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Past Webinar Recordings

Recordings of past webinars are available below and are being hosted on EPA's YouTube channel. Certificates cannot be provided for watching the webinar recordings.

Date	Topic and Presenter(s)
November 19, 2024	Airborne Survey - Methane from U.S. Landfills Presenter: Susan Thorneloe, EPA Office of Research and Development
August 20, 2024	Health Impacts of Air Pollutants Beyond Cardiovascular or Respiratory Effects Presenters: Kristen Rappazzo and Anne Weaver, EPA Office of Research and Development
March 26, 2024	Beyond PM_2.5: The Other Effects of Wildfires on Air and Water Quality Presenters: Amara Holder and Steve LeDuc, EPA Office of Research and Development
February 20, 2024	Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge : Phase II Winners Moderator: Sarah Coefield, EPA Office of Research and Development
October 17, 2023	Next Generation Emission Measurements: Helping to Improve Air Quality and Source Understanding Presenters: Eben Thoma and Rachelle Duvall, EPA Office of Research and Development
August 15, 2023	Tools for Helping State and Municipal Decision Makers Make Air, Quality, and Climate Objectives: GLIMPSE and COMET Presenters: Dan Loughlin and Ozge Kaplan, EPA Office of Research and Development
March 21, 2023	How Does Air Pollution Affect Plants and Ecosystems? Presenters: Jeffrey Herrick, EPA Office of Research and Development
September 20, 2022	What Can We Learn From a Consistent 18-Year Data Set? Presenters: Kristen Foley and Gregory Beachely, EPA Office of Research and Development
July 19, 2022	Why Should We Care About Air Pollution Toxicity? Presenters: Aimen Farraj and Jason Sacks, EPA Office of Research and Development
June 21, 2022	Smoke Ready Communities Research Study Presenters: Mary Clare Hano, EPA Office of Research and Development; Jackie Thompson & John Rolich, Butte-Silver Bow Health Department; Ted White, Garfield County Public Health Department
November 16, 2021	Resilience of Ecosystems in a Changing Climate Presenters: Joe Ebersole and Kevin Summers, EPA Office of Research And Development
August 17, 2021	Biological and Socioeconomic Implications of Residential Neighborhood Characteristics Presenters: Timothy Wade, Anne Weaver, and Cavin Ward-Caviness, EPA Office of Research And Development
May 18, 2021	Modeling PFAS Air Emissions, Chemistry, and Deposition Presenters: Emma D'Ambro and Ben Murphy, EPA Office of Research And Development
March 16, 2021	Implications of Volatile Chemical Products for Ozone and Particulate Matter in Urban Atmospheres Presenters: Havala O.T. Pye, EPA Office of Research And Development
January 28, 2021	Communicating Air Quality During Fires: The Science Behind the AirNow Sensor Data Pilot Presenters: Karoline Johnson Barkjohn, Amara Holder, and Andrea Clements, EPA Office of Research and Development; Ron Evans, EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards; Peter Lahm and Sim Larkin, USDA Forest Service - AirFire; and Stuart Illson, University of Washington - AirFire
May 28, 2020	Air Quality and Healthy Hearts: Progress and Remaining Challenges Presenters: Wayne Cascio, Ana Rappold, and Cavin Ward-Caviness, EPA Office of Research and Development