Sue Calcagni, Ph.D.

• Ph.D., Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University
• M.S., College of the Environment at Western Washington University
• B.S., Baylor University

Dr. Sue Calcagni, Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, is an environmental toxicologist, invertebrate ecologist, and physiologist. Dr. Calcagni’s work centers on teaching and mentoring undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines to help build the next generation of toxicologists, invertebrate biologists, environmental professionals, and overall data nerds!  Dr. Calcagni teaches a wide variety of science courses, ranging from first-year science courses in biology and environmental sciences to advanced topics courses in those subjects at Catawba College, while also mentoring student research.  Beyond Catawba, Dr. Calcagni has most recently served on the Board of Directors for the Carolinas Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (CSETAC), including as their President, and has served on the Boards of watershed organizations such as the Yadkin Riverkeeper in North Carolina and Soque River Watershed Association in Georgia.  Dr. Calcagni enjoys traveling & exploring public lands, hiking, camping, bug photography, and helping people identify & get to know the insects, spiders, and other bugs they encounter – so send her a photo of a cool bug if you’re stumped.