environmental science at baylor
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Spencer Williams, Research Scientist, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, spoke at the Commission for Environmental Cooperation's Chemicals Management Forum on May 16, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. More information at: http://www.cec.org/chemicals2012TRANSCRIPT
Environmental Science at Baylor
- Institute of Environmental Studies was founded in 1969
- Interdisciplinary degrees (BA, BS, MS, PhD)
- Excellent research experiences for undergraduates; award winning
graduate student research in env.toxicology, chemistry, risk
- Doubled faculty in the past five years;25 across four departments
- State of the science and globally unique research facilities
A Need for Environmental Health Programs
B.S. in Environmental Health Science- National accreditation allows student to access unique
opportunities with the U.S. Public Health Service
- Toxicology, Environmental Chemistry, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Risk Assessment, Environmental Law are required courses…
- Sustainability themes throughout the degree
- Internship is required in the practice of EH
- Research is encouraged and supported
- Many career options; marketability
- Significant national needs