Ruth Harper (Sofield)

I am an environmental toxicology and chemistry Professor from the Environmental Sciences Department at WWU. I have a BA in Biology, MS in Environmental Science, an MS and Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering (Ph.D. research work conducted with the NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Center for Coastal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research, Charleston, SC), and a post-doc in radiochemistry. I have mentored >80 undergraduate senior thesis/projects, >150 capstone projects or other significant research experiences, and >20 MS theses (as Chair). My research focuses on marine ecotoxicity of legacy contaminants and Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs), with a current focus on stormwater and actionable science. I am a Marine and Coastal Science (MACS) affiliated faculty, Society of Environmental Toxicology North America Board member, and a member of the Puget Sound Partnership Science Panel.

Learn more about my scholarship, teaching, and service at my personal website.