Publications
Symbiosis Vol 43 Number 2, 2007
Dr. Pierce's article in Symbiosis
You can read this article which provides the
first evidence of horizontal gene transfer between multicellular species.
In the News
Dr. Crisman was in Panama during February 2008 both to help solidify
the relationship between the Patel Center and the City of Knowledge and to explore
potential avenues of research and teaching with numerous agencies and uni-versities.
His visit was coordinated through the USF Health office at the City of Knowledge.
Read more in the Patel Center Spring Newsletter
Events
Drs. McCoy and Mushinsky hosted a group of post-graduate students from Canada studying
ecotourism.The group is pictured at Archbold Biological Station.
Research
Dr. Lynn (Marty) Martin
Saving Sparrows and Helping the Community
Dr. Martin on
Tampa Bay News 10 - the common house sparrow
Awards
John Lawrence, Professor Emeritus, was awarded the Florida Academy of Sciences Medal.
He is the second recipient in the Department of Biology; Clinton Dawes, Professor
Emeritus and Distinguished Professor, was the first. The Medal is presented each
year to a resident of the State of Florida for their outstanding contribution to
the promotion of scientific research, the stimulation of interest in the sciences,
or the diffusion of scientific knowledge.
In addition the Fifth North American Echinoderm Conference July 20-25 at the Florida
Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida USA will
include a celebration of the career of Dr. Lawrence .
Congratulations to Brian Halstead (now Dr. Halstead) who received
a Provost Commendation for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant.