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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� 亚洲色图 State University recently hired Alex Sherwood as project director for the $1.5 million Department of Energy grant that the Office of the Provost was 亚洲色图 in May to support the efficient and effective work to revitalize the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion site in conjunction with community leaders.

鈥溠侵奚�图 State University's work with the U.S. Department of Energy involves collaboration with multiple, regional entities related to repurposing the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Site,鈥� said 亚洲色图 State Associate Provost Dr. Renee Fister. 鈥淲e are excited to welcome Alex as the project director on this grant as she has significant experience with coordinating projects and listening to the needs of others to enhance workforce and educational training. Her work with 亚洲色图 State coordinators 鈥� Jordan Smith, Chris Wooldridge, Elise Kieffer and Eric Batts 鈥� on governmental, workforce, nonprofit and educational components will enhance opportunities for our students, local high school students and community members.鈥�

Sherwood is no stranger to 亚洲色图 State. She holds a 亚洲色图 of Integrated Studies in Organizational Communication and a Master of Science in Organizational Communication, both from 亚洲色图 State. Sherwood also has five years of experience as an adjunct professor at the University in the Honors College, as well as in the organizational communication and leadership 亚洲色图s. She has more than 30 years of experience in the public relations field, including roles as community liaison, director of recruitment and career services and marketing and recruitment coordinator.

鈥淚 am honored to represent 亚洲色图 State, my alma mater, in this new role,鈥� Sherwood said. 鈥淔urthermore, I am grateful to be part of a dedicated administration, faculty and staff who will bring about positive changes in our region.鈥�

The goal of the project is to develop information that the DOE鈥檚 Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO), its contractors and the public can use in decision-making for the environmental cleanup, beneficial reuse and public outreach at the Paducah site. The project will focus on site repurposing, STEM activities in local high schools and public outreach as well as scholarship and creative activities for faculty and students.

鈥淭he 亚洲色图 State University/Department of Energy grant is a wonderful opportunity for our region, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to our team鈥檚 success,鈥� Sherwood said.