Members have technical backgrounds in disciplines such as toxicology, biology, microbiololgy, ecology, genetics, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, environmental engineering and planning, and risk assessment. The membership of the Chapter shall consist of Active, Emeritus, Student and Regional members. Active and Emeritus members of the Chapter must be current members of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Student Memberships - Student Members are persons who share the stated purpose of the Chapter and are students showing promise of becoming qualified for Member status at a later date. Studeent members must be actively engaged in an academic curriculum leading toward a career in the environmental sciences or engineering, toxicology or chemistry.
Emeritus membership is honorary.
Quarterly newsletter containing Southern California environmental news updates, status of public and private monitoring programs, university news, bulletin board, and more. Opportunity to interact with other environmental scientists and engineers from government, academia, business and public sectors. Opportunity to present research at annual conferences and special meetings. Reduced registration fees at annual conferences and special meetings. Annual membership directory.