Dr. Andrew Stephenson

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Biography

Andrew G. Stephenson is a Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Biology at the Pennsylvania State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1978, and his research interests revolve around ecology, evolutionary biology, infectious disease dynamics, plant biology, and population genetics. His work emphasizes the importance of pollen performance and the factors influencing it, which has significant implications in applied plant sciences and biotechnology. Over his career spanning more than 25 years, Stephenson has explored various aspects of plant reproduction, including the genetic and environmental factors that affect pollen performance and the effects of herbivory and inbreeding on plant disease dynamics. His research has also focused on the interaction between inbreeding and herbivory in the context of plant diseases. He has published extensively and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field of biology, including the Faculty Scholars Medal and the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Professor

2011-01-01
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Howard B. Palmer Faculty Mentoring Award

2008-01-01
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Roger E. Wilson Memorial Lectures

2006-01-01
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Faculty Scholars Medal Life Health Sciences

2002-01-01
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Current Contents®ISI® Highly Cited Researcher

2003-03-01
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Faculty Associates Award Outstanding Involvement Undergraduate Research

1997-01-01
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Edward D. Bellis Award Outstanding Contributions Graduate Education

1996-01-01
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Elected Visiting Waynflete Fellow

1994-01-01
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George W. Atherton Award Excellence Teaching

1992-01-01
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Distinguished Lecturer

1990-01-01
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International Agricultural Centre Fellowship

1987-01-01

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Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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