Elizabeth Meschewski joined the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) in April 2011. Beth is the Environmental and Social Systems Research group lead at ISTC. As lead, she coordinates research at the intersection of human and natural environments. In addition, she oversees the general outreach activities for ISTC including maintaining the research section of the website, ISTC gallery showcasing ISTC's research and technical assistance projects, and coordinating grant related events such as community events/meetings/workshops. Beth co-leads the annual emerging contaminants conference with the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. She also oversees the Hazardous Waste Research Fund - a special fund from the State of Illinois dedicated to the reduction of hazardous waste and the protection of groundwater.
How to pronounce Meschewski: Me (Meh; like the meh emoji) - schew (shess; like chess but with 'sh' sound) - ski (ski; like down hill skiing) Meh-shess-ski