Dr. John Long is an Associate Professor of Environmental Physics and Chair of the Department of Science and Mathematics at Northern State University. He has over 30 years of experience teaching STEM subjects. His area of expertise is the mathematical and physical aspects of the environment. Dr. Long earned a BS degree in Applied Mathematics from the State University of New York, an MS degree in Environmental & Ecological Statistics and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, both from Montana State University.