Dr. Ángel Garcia

Dr. Ángel Garcia is an assistant professor at James Madison University. His dissertation research focused on exploring how reliable is culturally-framed geological knowledge about karst, and his work now focuses on multiple aspects of cave and karst science. In this video, Ángel talks about how he felt when he failed his comprehensive exams on his first attempt. However, despite obstacles Ángel was able to move forward in his degree with the support of community and better communication with his committee.