Dr. Jerry Farris, Sciences and Mathematics, and Environmental Biology, recently published a book, "Freshwater Bivalve Ecotoxicology," published by the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Press and CRC Press. Farris co-edited the book with John H. Van Hassel, senior environmental specialist, American Electric Power. The co-editors provided a collective review of techniques and approaches for utilizing bivalves to assess contaminant impact on freshwater ecosystems.