Dr. Charles Rolsky
Executive Director, Shaw Institute
Dr. Charles Rolsky is the Executive Director of the Shaw Institute in Blue Hill, Maine. Charlie received his masters and PhD from Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute, where he researched plastic pollution in marine and terrestrial ecosystems. As a postdoctoral research scholar in Biodesign's Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing, he focused on green chemistry and sustainable material science. Charlie and his research have been featured on ABC News and PBS, and in the pages of the New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, Smithsonian Magazine, and many other prestigious news outlets. Currently, Charlie focuses on researching links between environmental contamination and human health. Charlie is extremely passionate about citizen science and public outreach with groups ranging from kids to lifelong learners. A teacher for over a decade, he continues his mentorship through a range of internship and educational opportunities.