Brian C. Reeder, Executive Director of the Environmental Education Center

Brian C. Reeder, Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy affiliate, and Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Education received his Ph.D. in Environmental Biology from The Ohio State University in 1990. Dr. Reeder teaches courses in the Environmental Science Program, including Wetland Ecology and Management, Limnology, Ecology, Introduction to Environmental Science, and Environmental Education.

He has been awarded over 2.5 million dollars in research grants by various agencies, including the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USEPA, US Forest Service, and Department of Education. His current research involves assessing primary production in wetlands, ecology and management of reservoirs and hatchery ponds, and investigations of the impacts of non-point pollution on the Licking River.

His graduate students have gone on to be successful in prestigious Ph.D. programs, as well and in environmental consulting and management. Dr. Reeder has published over 30 scholarly articles and book chapters, over 50 abstracts, and given over 60 scholarly presentations. Dr. Reeder has received numerous service awards for his service with regional agencies including the Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education, Licking River Watershed Watch, Taking Wing, and the American Fisheries Society Southern Division.

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April Haight, Director, Environmental Education Center

Ms. Haight has been actively involved with environmental education efforts on campus since she was president of the Environmental Science Club as an undergraduate student, and has continued efforts to promote environmental education in her professional positions and volunteer activities.  Before becoming the Director of MSU Environmental Education Center, Ms. Haight served the University for 12 years in facilities management as Recycling Coordinator and Energy Conservation Manager. 

Ms. Haight serves as the MSU region’s Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment (PRIDE) Coordinator. She trains volunteers, and participates as a volunteer, for Licking River Watershed Watch, and the Rowan County Recycling Center. She was recently recognized for her years of service to the area helping with recycling and solid waste, and among her numerous service awards is the most recent recipient of MSU’s Distinguished Service Award.

April brings a diverse background to the Environmental Education Center. She is an MSU alumni with a B.S. in Environmental Science, M.S. in Biology with emphasis on wetland ecology, and an MBA.  Haight is an active member of the North American Association of Environmental Educators, Association of Energy Engineers, and Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership.  She has conducted a number of workshops, presented at conferences, published scholarly articles, and brought  hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to MSU.

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