Bowie State University Professor Wins the 2021 Watershed Champion Award

Professor Alan Anderson Recognized for his Research in Environmental Conservation

MEDIA CONTACT: Cassandra Robinson, crobinson@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-4336

(BOWIE, Md.) – The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will recognize Dr. Alan Anderson, Associate Professor of Chemistry, as the 2021 Maryland Watershed Champion. Dr. Anderson was recognized for his work in environmental conservation and his commitment to facilitating opportunities to help Bowie State University students develop an understanding of water quality issues.

The award will be presented at the Alliance’s virtual celebration, September 23 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

As part of Bowie State’s commitment to enhancing sustainability awareness, Dr. Anderson and several BSU students established a student-led water monitoring program at the university in partnership with the Alliance. The program included water monitoring training, attending the annual Watershed Forum, and monthly water monitoring of two streams off the Chesapeake Bay utilizing equipment and training provided by the Alliance.

“It feels good to represent excellence with the environmental conservation issue as Bowie State has always worked to improve the environment on campus,” said Dr. Anderson. “The students feel empowered because they’re helping to solve the environmental issues that many are so concerned about. They are able to get hands on experience in solving a problem and experience shared monitoring by using the tools and training from environmental experts.”

Dr. Anderson served as chair of the 2021 Earth Week Committee and helped conduct several community-wide events along with members of the BSU Climate Commitment Coordinating Committee, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, and several staff from the Prince George’s County Department of the Environment. He has mentored more than 25 undergraduate researchers who have continued on to pursue graduate and professional careers.

Join Dr. Anderson on Thursday, September 23 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Alliance’s annual fundraiser and virtual event, Taste: Celebrate 50 Years!, when he receives his award. The Bowie State community is also welcome to share a congratulatory message online.

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