Alex Porpora
Alex is a native Floridian but for the past five years has called the Intermountain West her home. She completed her M.A. in Environmental Humanities at the University of Utah, and has extensive experience in the field of environmental education. Alex is currently Education Coordinator at TreeUtah and was recently nominated for the Vern A. Fridley Environmental Educator of the Year award.
Advances in Medicine Have Gone to the Dogs
Advances in veterinary care present new hope for ailing pets, and tough choices for pet owners.
Del laboratorio al salón de clases
Una científica que luego se convirtió en maestra pensaba que obtener un doctorado en neurociencia había sido difícil. Ahora está a cargo de un salón de clases de adolescentes, y enfrenta nuevos retos.
From Lab to Classroom
A scientist-turned-teacher thought that earning her Ph.D. in neuroscience was tough. Now she manages a classroom of teens, bringing an entirely new set of challenges.
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