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Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere — but what does it actually mean for the radon industry?

In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project, we take a grounded, professional look at how AI is beginning to influence radon measurement, mitigation design, quality control, documentation, and public communication — and where firm boundaries still need to remain.

January is Radon Awareness Month, making this conversation especially timely. While AI can support better data analysis, pattern recognition, and reporting, it is not a replacement for certified radon professionals, field experience, or professional judgment.

Host Diane Swecker is joined by two guests with complementary perspectives:

• Lorin Stieff, Vice President of Rad Elec, with extensive experience in radon technology, software development, and standards work
• Chad Smith, NRPP-certified radon measurement and mitigation professional, owner of Monarch Radon Testing, and founder of RadonSketch, bringing deep field and diagnostics expertise

Together, they discuss:

• Where AI can genuinely support radon professionals
• How AI may help with QA/QC, documentation, and defensibility
• The risks, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI tools
• Why trust, standards, and human accountability remain central to public health

The episode closes with a reminder of why radon testing matters — and a short song to help make the message stick.

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In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project, we dig into one of the most powerful forces shaping our industry: standards. From radon and vapor intrusion to environmental due diligence—standards make our work safer, more consistent, and grounded in science.

Fresh off an incredible IEA Symposium in Fort Worth, we’re joined by two leaders who live and breathe this work every day:

🧪 Myca Bruno
Managing Director of Indoor Air Quality at BBG Assessment, ANSI/AARST Measurement Standards Committee member, and President of the IEA North Carolina Chapter.

🔬 Shawn Price
Director of Operations for Air Chek and AccuStar Labs, former IEA President, Chair of the Standards Management Council, and Chair of the ANSI/AARST MEAS Standard.

Together, they take us behind the scenes of standards development—what the consensus process really looks like, why transparency matters, and how real-world science guides every update.

You’ll hear:
• What happens when testing and mitigation aren’t grounded in standards
• Examples where following the standard protected families and revealed hidden risks
• How standards reduce liability, strengthen trust, and level the playing field for all businesses
• Why YOUR voice is needed in public comments and volunteer committees
• What’s next for radon, vapor intrusion, and IAQ standards

And because this episode drops right before Thanksgiving—we’re sharing a moment of gratitude for the professionals who make homes, schools, and workplaces safer every day.

Better air starts with better professionals.
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The Indoor Environment Project is brought to you by the Indoor Environments Association—advancing science, policy, and professionalism in radon, vapor intrusion, and indoor air quality.

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In this episode of The Indoor Environment Project, host Diane Swecker sits down with Amy Roedl, NRPP Director of Proficiency, and Mark Ungerer, Health Physicist Supervisor with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about ethics in the radon and indoor environmental industries.

Together, they explore what ethical behavior really looks like in day-to-day practice, the difference between technical and conduct violations, how complaints are investigated, and why doing the right thing—especially when no one’s watching—builds trust and credibility across our profession.

This episode also highlights upcoming IEA events and opportunities, including the 2025 IEA Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas (October 26–29, 2025), and reminds NRPP-certified listeners that this episode is worth 1 CE credit (course code IEA-401).

Whether you’re a regulator, a mitigator, or a measurement professional, this discussion will inspire you to keep ethics at the core of your work and strengthen the integrity of our industry.

🎓 CE Credit: NRPP-certified members can log in to their IEA account, navigate to CE Courses, and select IEA-401 to answer the quiz and automatically receive a certificate.
🗳️ Reminder: IEA Board of Directors voting closes October 27th at 12 PM (ET).
🎤 Special Feature: Includes “Where Knowledge Meets Action,” the official 2025 Symposium song.

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The Indoor Environment Project is brought to you by the Indoor Environments Association—advancing science, policy, and professionalism in radon, vapor intrusion, and indoor air quality.

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