Plattsburgh State Professor To Receive Presidential Award PLATTSBURGH, NY (WAMC) - Dr. Nancy Elwess is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Plattsburgh State. Her primary method of teaching students allows them to do basic research at the undergraduate level. On today's Community Corner, North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley talks to Dr. Elwess about being named a recipient of a Presidential Award for her teaching. © Copyright 2010, WAMC