Dr. Rick Gage, associate professor in Natural Resources & the Environment, was recently interviewed for a recent article in Marshall Magazine along with a few students from the College of Science. In the article, Dr. Gage explains how, from mountain peaks to whitewater rapids, West Virginia has “something for everybody” — and he’s on a mission to help students experience it all. As a professor, he takes learning beyond the classroom, connecting students to the outdoors while teaching the balance between environmental protection, economic growth, and cultural heritage.
Read more about his passion for West Virginia’s “hidden gems” in the Marshall Magazine article: Off Campus — Celebrating the ties between Marshall University and the beauty of the Mountain State