CHESTERTOWN—The Center for Environment & Society at Washington College
welcomes veteran marine scientist and educator Douglas R. Levin as Associate Director. Levin, who was selected after
a national search, started his new post on July 1. Based at the CES offices in the Custom House, on the waterfront
in historic downtown Chestertown, Levin will assist with the day-to-day operations and connect the CES more fully with the
science of the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay. He will help Washington College connect students with the water not only
through academics and technology, but also through culture, recreation and special programs.
In
announcing the hire, CES director John Seidel said Levin brings “a very strong and varied background that includes work
in private industry, academia and the federal government, along with an energy and entrepreneurial bent that fits wonderfully
into CES and Washington College. Doug’s practical experience and strong scientific background will be a great benefit
to the Center and to our students,” he added.
