ST. MARY'S CITY, Md., April 7 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news release:
Matthew Wilfong, assistant professor of Environmental Studies, has been selected as a 2026 RIVER scholar through the River-based ImmersiVe Education & Research (RIVER) Instructor & Curriculum Professional Development Program.
The RIVER program is part of the larger NSF-RIVER Field Studies Network, an initiative funded by a National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network and Undergraduate Biology Education grant. The network seeks to connect rivers, people, and science through immersive field education experiences. As a RIVER scholar, Wilfong will participate in a national cohort of educators working to advance field-based learning....