Meet Dr. Vereen

About Dr. Ethell Vereen

Dr. Ethell Vereen, Jr. (Pronouns: he/him; Hear pronunciation of name https://namedrop.io/ethellvereen) is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Morehouse College with a STEM Education focus on diversity and inclusion in natural resources, Pan-African pedagogy, and Virtual Reality (VR) for teaching, learning and assessment; and a research focus on water quality, microbial ecology, environmental health and justice, and sustainability. 

Dr. Vereen has been awarded over $1 million in research grants and awards from agencies including but not limited to the National Science Foundation, Department of Education, and the Environmental Protection Agency that has increased the research capacity at Morehouse College and provides additional training opportunities for the College’s STEM students. He currently serves on several boards and foundations including the board for the Environmental Leadership Program, NSF NEON Technical Working Group, the Odum School of Ecology at UGA Alumni Board of Directors, and the SC State University Foundation. His exemplary contributions in the areas of undergraduate education, student learning and campus life have also been noted as he was awarded the 2019 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award and recently recognized as one of 1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America. Dr. Vereen earned a BS in Biology from SC State University before earning his MPH and PhD both from the University of Georgia focusing on Environmental Health and Ecology respectively. He completed postdoctoral training at Emory University as an IRACDA fellow in the Fellowship in Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) program. He is a Life Member of the South Carolina State University National Alumni Association and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.