On February 7, 2007 The Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society held its annual industrial hygiene student awards meeting at Genitti's "Hole in the Wall" Restaurant.

Continuing with the well received program initiated last year, industrial hygiene leaders from local industries were asked to provide to the students a summary of their industry and how an industrial hygienist interfaces in this industry. Roger Wabeke led off the program and provided a brief overview of the independent Industrial Hygiene Consultant; Dennis O'Brien provided a review of career opportunities for the industrial hygienist in government service; Deb Moilanen provided a overview of industrial hygiene in the chemical industry; Doug Hodgkins gave the attendees an overview of industrial hygiene activities for a large manufacturer; and Mark Ferin provided a description of the unique challenges an industrial hygienist has in the pharmaceuticals industry.

The session was well attended with approximately 50 students, faculty, and MIHS members present to recognize the academic achievements of students from our two local universities. Accepting the award from The University of Michigan was Matthew Johnson, and making the presentation was Dr. Ted Zellers. Denise Marshall received the honors from Wayne State University and making the presentation was Wayne State University's new Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences Program Director Dr. Edward Kerfoot.

Each student winner received an MIHS mug, a Cross pen with the MIHS logo; and a redeemable certificate from MIHS worth $200. The certificate may be used to take the Certified Industrial Hygienists examination or the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society – University of Michigan Certification Review Course.

(Thank you to MIHS Board Member, Rich McLonis, for taking the pictures.)