Todd Radenbaugh's legacy honored in Native Science Report
December 21, 2020
A tribute to Professor Todd Radenbaugh, written by Associate Professor Tom Marsik
and published in Native Science Report, recognizes the work and impact of the Bristol Bay Campus faculty member. Radenbaugh
died in late October.
The excerpt below is adapted from the original. You can read the full story online.
The death of Todd Radenbaugh, a highly respected colleague and my friend, at the age of 56 is a sad thing. But thinking about his life also brings another feeling — inspiration. It’s the type of inspiration that all of us can use to make the world a better place. He was the perfect example of somebody who thinks globally and acts locally. He was an amazing individual dedicated to serving his community.
Radenbaugh was professor of environmental science at the UAF Bristol Bay Campus, an Alaska Native-Serving Institution located in the community of Dillingham in Southwest Alaska. Radenbaugh worked tirelessly to study the ecosystems of the region, strengthen the sustainability of local communities, and develop science programs for Alaska Native and rural students.
After battling with cancer for a long time, he knew his last day was coming, but continued serving underrepresented students till the very end. The first class he missed was the one on the day he died, Oct. 26, 2020.