Dr. Richard Mrazek is the Board of Governors Teaching Chair for 2008. The veteran Faculty of Education researcher has been internationally recognized as a leading science, technology and environmental educator. His research areas include science education, integrating environmental education in school curriculum, as well as using emerging technologies in teaching and assessment. His contributions over the past 30 years helped establish sustainable environmental and conservation education programs in K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, parks and communities throughout Alberta and Canada.