Symantha Aydt
Program Coordinator, Hazardous Material Training Program
Institute of Labor & Industrial Relations
In Brief:
- M.S. in Agricultural Engineering, University of Illinois, 1999
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University, 1991
- Employed at ILIR since 2002
Current Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of the Hazmat Program including program development and execution equipment maintenance & acquisition staff and instructors. Handle NIOSH, and NIEHS (Midwest Consortium) Grants.
Community Outreach:
Community Environmental Council & LEPC in Decatur, Macon County, IL
Champaign LEPC Audit & Hazard Committee
Piatt County LEPC Commitee
Eastern Illinois Safety Network (EISN)
Iowa Illinois Safety Council/National Safety Council
Past Work Experience:
- Carolina, Power& Light Company (CP&L)
- Clemson University-Research Assistant – Weather Office
- Duke Power Company, Oconee Nuclear Site, Technical Specialist-Operations
- University of Illinois- Test Engineer for John Deere & Company
- Blank, Wesselink, Cook & Associates, Inc. – Mechanical & Environmental Engineering
Personal Interest:
- Active Illinois Master Gardener.
- Water skiing, white water kayaking/rafting, running, road bike (racing), mountain biking, snow skiing, and swimming.
See Symantha's areas of expertise.
To reach Symantha Aydt:
Suite 1502, Presidential Towers
302 E. John St.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244-4099; (217) 265-5136 fax
email: saydt@uiuc.edu