Steve Sassaman doesn’t really need to tell you he’s an outdoorsman. One look at his full, dark beard gives a vibe that clearly says he knows which end of the kayak to put into the water first. In spring 2025, the assistant clinical professor will be teaching two special topic courses: Nature-based Activity and Outdoor Recreation Leadership, and Adventures in Risk: Outdoor Safety and Management Strategies.

For the first time, new research shows even brief contact with a common weed killer can cause lasting damage to the brain, which may persist long after direct exposure ends.