From May 9 to 13, Gan, Shizhen, Zhineng, and several former group members attended the 10th Youth Geoscience Forum held in Hefei. Shizhen co-organized and chaired the session on “Emerging Contaminants in the Atmosphere and Ocean” together with Ma Yuxin, Tang Jianhui, and Zhu Ying.

Gan was invited as a special guest and gave a keynote talk titled “An Atmospheric Science Perspective on Emerging Contaminants.” Shizhen also invited Liu Qifan to speak on “Atmospheric Chemistry of Emerging Pollutants” and Xing Xinli to present on “Tire Wear Particles in Road Dust.” Other attendees also gave excellent presentations, contributing to a highly successful and engaging session.

In addition to chairing the session, Shizhen gave a separate presentation on atmospheric microplastics in another session focused on emerging contaminants, further showcasing the group’s research on airborne microplastic pollution.

After the session, the group enjoyed a traditional Anhui-style dinner, where they continued exchanging ideas and strengthening connections in a relaxed setting.