U of A professor recognized for Eagle Scout community Involvement
Charles Gerba, professor in the Department of Environmental Science, has been selected for the 2025 Distinguished Eagle Scout Award by the National Eagle Scout Association.
Dr. Charles Gerba
The award is given to individuals who have earned national-level recognition in their profession and/or service to the nation while maintaining a strong record of voluntary community commitment. Previous recipients include astronaut Niel Armstrong and President Gerald Ford.
Dr. Gerba has been featured on numerous television programs and magazines and authored of over 500 journal articles. His work focuses on virology and pathogen detection in water and food, pathogen occurrence in households and risk assessment. He currently leads a productive research group at the WEST Center.
Dr. Gerba will receive his award on Feb. 21 at the Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner in Tucson.
Story reported by University of Arizona Marketing & Communications.