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Illinois environmental scientist awarded MacArthur 'genius grant'

Original: Illinois environmental scientist wins prestigious 'genius grant'

An Illinois-based environmental scientist has been named a recipient of a prestigious 'genius grant', one of the most sought-after awards in the United States for outstanding talent across science, arts and public life. The fellowship comes with a substantial no-strings-attached cash prize, and the Chicago Sun-Times highlighted the win for the state's scientific community.

Why now: The announcement of this year's MacArthur Fellows has just been made, drawing attention to winners' work.

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