Dr. Ted Pass II, is a professor of microbiology, and has served as a faculty member of Morehead State University since 1972. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Moreover, he has 24 years of experience in the isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum, and 21 years of experience in microbiology of water.
Other outstanding credentials that Dr. Pass has received are:
Recepient of Morehead State University's
- Distinguished Faculty Award for 2000
- Outstanding Service Award (1996) for his work as Director of the EnviroHisto Laboratory and Public Service in this area
- Outstanding Researcher (1982) for his work in Histoplasma capsulatum
Rita Wright, is the Laboratory Manager for EnviroHisto, and has served this position since 1979. She holds a M.S. degree in Biology from Morehead State University in 1982. Moreover 24 years of experience in the isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum, and 21 years of experience in microbiology of water.
Laboratory Manager
Analyst:
The laboratory acts as a training facility for environmental science and biology majors. Graduate students may complete thesis work on special projects conducted by the laboratory.
