In July, Dr. David Bertolatus, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology, was invited to participate in an expert panel at a meeting on PFAS chemicals hosted by the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (DOD), in Long Beach, CA. As part of the panel, Dr. Bertolatus shared his research on the effects of exposure to these “forever chemicals” and discussed strategies for applying this research to minimize the impacts of these chemicals on humans and wildlife.
On August 8, 20204, Curtis Garcia, Ph.D., School of Education professor and director facilitated a panel on Teacher Mentoring as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute for Educational Sciences’ Regional Education Lab (REL) Central multi-state gathering held in Denver. State education leaders from Colorado, South Dakota and Missouri shared how recent legislation and innovations in their states have transformed teacher mentoring programs to focus on supporting and retaining teachers, particularly as they begin their careers as educators. Dr. Garcia serves as Chair of the Governing board for REL Central, which is responsible for guiding the REL’s activities in applied research applied research and development; training, coaching, technical support; and dissemination across the states of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Melissa L. Freeman, Ph.D., LEAD chair, and Dr. Garcia had an article, “Adams State’s LEAD Program Elevates K-20 Leadership,” published in Hispanic Outlook (August 2024).
