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/chemicals2012

1. 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

2. A Need for Environmental Health Programs

3. 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