Springtime Science: Planting Seeds of Knowledge
Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics. Pick and choose programs based on interest.
All sessions are offered on Wednesdays at noon (CST) from March 3 - April 28, 2021.
Register here to receive a Zoom link to the webinar: go.illinois.edu/SpringtimeScience
March 31 | Our Chemical Environment, Part 2: Phthalates, BPA, and the Developing Brain
Chemicals like BPA and phthalates are a popular choice in making water bottles and food packaging because they do a great job of making plastic flexible, but they also look a lot like hormones. Our bodies have a hard time telling the difference. Elli Sellinger, BS in neuroscience, will dive into how hormones, like estrogen and testosterone, shape the developing brain and how chemicals like BPA and phthalates can mess with this process.
This session is FREE, but registration is required. A recording of this webinar will be available at a later date, please register to receive a link to the recording.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of these programs, please contact Chelsey Byers, clbyers@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
Register here to receive a Zoom link to the webinar: go.illinois.edu/SpringtimeScience
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