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University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor Tih-Fen Ting, director of the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability and Public Health in the College of Health, Science and Technology, has played a key role in helping increase the osprey bird population in Illinois.
Seminar Discussion: “Mirror Biology and Centralized Biosecurity Reporting: Bridging Global Asymmetries in Science”
This seminar explores mirror-image biology, synthetic systems, and data governance, emphasizing inclusive global collaboration— linking the America 250 ideals of discovery, security, and shared prosperity.
This seminar is in collaboration with Dr. Noah Reynolds' General Biochemistry class.
This event is open to the public.
Hands-on Workshop: “Scenario-Based Risk Assessment in Laboratory and Public Health Settings”
A practical session applying a 5×5 risk-assessment matrix to case studies in biosafety and biosecurity. Participants will learn to balance innovation with safety, reflecting the American value of responsible scientific advancement.
This workshop is in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Madrigal's Environmental Risk Assessment class.
This event is open to the public.
Public Lecture: “Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Health Challenge and America’s Shared Responsibility”
An interactive keynote highlighting global AMR trends, the One Health framework, and community driven interventions that resonate with the American tradition of scientific leadership and civic engagement.
This event is open to the public.
Fulbright Program-focused Event: “Paths to Fulbright: Research, Exchange, and Impact”
During this interactive session, Dr. Sajjad will share his Fulbright experience as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, including:
Research Projects
Out of the Forest and Into the Concrete Jungle
Funding Source
- UIS Internal Funding (Blount Startup, Scholarly Presentation Support Program)
Methods & Key Findings
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What type of research do you do? What fascinates you about it?
I’m an ecohydrologist, which means I study how water moves through the environment and how it interacts with plants, ecosystems and people. My recent work focuses on cities, where water systems are especially complex. I examine how water flows through urban environments, how it’s managed and engineered and how people and policies shape its use.
Official UIS News
UIS professor awarded a $397,498 grant to study urban water movement and its impact on public health
Kyle Blount, assistant professor in the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability and Public Health at the University of Illinois Springfield, has been awarded a four-year, $397,498 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study urban water movement and its effects on ecosystems and public health.