Richard Arnold

Richard Arnold is the Director of STEM Engagement for the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science in Annapolis, Maryland. He received his BS from Frostburg State University and MS from the University of Maryland in Marine and Estuarine Environmental Science. A global educator with an advanced professional certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education, he has taught Science and Mathematics in five countries. Arnold was selected as a NASA Astronaut in 2004. He has completed two missions to the International Space Station and served in various leadership positions and other technical roles in the Astronaut Office at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

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Stakeholder Outreach: Effective Communication of Complex Environmental Threats (edX)

Learn how to engage communities through powerful storytelling, data visualization, and persuasive presence to motivate action on complex environmental projects. In this course you’ll learn how to improve your project management communication in your work environment and motivate and engage communities with clear communication to address complex environmental [...]

Innovative Environmental Management Models: Case Studies and Applications (edX)

Utilizing extensive case studies of various ecosystems, you will learn how to effectively utilize science-based management to mitigate anthropogenic impacts and ensure resiliency and sustainability in your community. Case studies are the best means to analyze real world problems and assess viability of proposed solutions. We will explore a [...]