Chet Nicklas

Black Belt STEM Institute Director, The University of West Alabama

Chet Nicklas serves as the Director of the Black Belt STEM Institute at the University of West Alabama (UWA). With a strong background in science education, Nicklas has spent over a decade teaching biology, chemistry, and physical science, coaching football and driving a school bus. His passion for education led him to earn a doctorate from UWA, ultimately preparing him for his current role.

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