BAHS bids a fond farewell to Dr. Barry Nolt!



Dr. Barry Nolt, assistant professor of Biological and Allied Health Sciences, recently retired from Bloomsburg University. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Penn State University and his B.S. from Messiah College. HIs research interests are in the areas of plant pathology and virology. Prior to coming to Bloomsburg University, Dr. Nolt conducted extensive research on pathogens affecting cassava, a starchy root vegetable native to South America, at Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical in Cali, Colombia. At Bloomsburg University, Dr. Nolt mentored both undergraduates and graduate students in his research. His recent research interests include identifying and characterizing Pythium species that are pathogenic on ornamental flower crops. Dr. Nolt's research showed that several pathogenic Pythium spp. are consistently associated with root rot symptoms. 

Dr. Nolt served as an academic advisor to medical imaging students. Dr. Nolt assisted in the expansion of student internship opportunities in the medical imaging department at the Geisinger Medical Center. He also coordinated the first medical imaging internship affiliation with the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Nolt has mentored dozens of students in medical imaging internships over the years, providing his students with valuable firsthand experience. 

Dr. Nolt taught Concepts in Biology 1 lab, Microbiology lab, Cell biology lab and Virology. Dr. Nolt was instrumental in developing and organizing the Concepts in Biology 1 labs and in leading the Concepts in Biology 1 lab team. He was affectionately known as the "lab czar!" Dr. Nolt supervised the live animal collection in the department which has grown to include turtles, a snake, a lizard, cockroaches, crayfish, and the beautiful tropical fish aquaria in Hartline lobby.

As a teacher Dr. Nolt is known for his enthusiasm for biology, his kindness, patience, and willingness to help, and knowledge of a broad range of biology topics. His colleagues appreciated his ideas and thoughtful insights, warmth and good humor, and dedication to the success of the department. We will miss you Dr. Nolt! And the Hartline critters will miss you, too! Best wishes for a relaxing and happy retirement.






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