Faculty

Nicole Palenske Ladner

Nicole Palenske Ladner

Title: Associate Professor of Biology
Department: Natural Sciences
Office Location: Vermeer Science Center 225
Phone: 641-628-5445
Email: palensken@central.edu

Degrees

B.S. from Emporia State University
M.S. from Emporia State University
Ph.D. from University of North Texas, Denton

Areas of Expertise

human anatomy and physiology, environmental physiology and aquatic toxicology

About Nicole Palenske Ladner

Nicole Palenske has taught at Central College since 2009. Her research investigates how exposure to environmental contaminants creates changes in both physiology and morphology of developing fish and amphibians. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys photography, traveling and spending time with her family.