ITEP Staff Bio:
Mansel Nelson - Program Coordinator - EEOP

For the past six years Mansel has been the Program Coordinator for the Native American Environmental Education Outreach Program (EEOP) at Northern Arizona University, working with professionals, educators, and students to show how mathematics, science, and technology can be applied to understanding community environmental issues. Mansel completed a BS in chemistry in 1978, supported by an Army ROTC scholarship. During fourteen years of military service in the US Army Chemical Corps, he held a variety of positions, including Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Chemical Operations Officer, Chemist, and Chemical Engineer. He also worked on a Masters in Chemical Engineering. Following his military service, Mansel taught chemistry on the Navajo Nation for six years, exploring issues such as uranium mining and milling and solid waste management with his high school classes. He was able to help students see the connections between math, science, and local community issues. Mansel is married, with four adult children. He enjoys walking, hiking and the outdoors. He enjoys reading, particularly science fiction and fantasy. Mansel enjoys teaching and learning. He has an extensive collection of dragons, and in some circles is known as the "Dragon Master." He is considered by some to be a "work- alcoholic", but in reality, his hobbies and work overlap.

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