Dave Deroche, Ed.D.
Adjunct Faculty,
Department of Professional Educational Studies
Dr. Dave Deroche joins the Department of Professional Educational Studies as Adjunct Faculty, STEM Education. Dave is a Consumer Safety Officer/Microbiologist for the Food and Drug Administration where he conducts regulatory inspections reviews drug applications ensures safety and effectiveness of drug and medical devices and develops regulatory guidance for the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Dave currently serves on the IRB as a committee member for ACE. Dave earned a Doctor of Education degree in interdisciplinary studies from Creighton University, Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Long Island University. Dave has experience working in higher education and in the pharmaceutical industry. Dave has a passion for STEM, mentoring, educational access, degree attainment, and achievement. He is excited to join ACE as an adjunct faculty and to contribute to ACE’s strategic mission and vision.
Education
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Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies
Creighton University -
Master's in Microbiology
Long Island University -
Bachelor's in Biology
Long Island University
Research Interests
STEM exploration, Mentoring, Education and Socioeconomic Factors, STEM Education and Career retension.