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Sociodemographic characteristics of populations living near industrial land disposals of known and suspected carcinogens across the United States
Abstract
Background: Industrial facilities dispose of millions of pounds of chemical waste in U.S.-based landfills, surface impoundments, and underground injection wells annually, but information on populations living in proximity to these releases is limited.
Christopher Stevens earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Illinois Springfield in 2021 after transferring from the University of Iowa. He stayed at UIS to earn his Master of Arts in Human Development Counseling in 2023.
Today, he works as a mental health counselor in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping people work through challenges and improve their well-being.
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UIS plans engineering technology degree launch for 2027
The University of Illinois Springfield is planning to launch a new engineering technology degree beginning in fall 2027, pending all necessary approvals. The move comes as UIS refocuses parts of its academic portfolio to better align programs with student interest and workforce demand.
Hometown: Mason City, IL
Current Location: Athens, IL
Hometown: Wolverhampton, England
Current Location: Springfield, IL
Hometown: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
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