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Deborah M. Gordon is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University. Her research focuses on how ant colonies function without central control, emphasizing the role of networks of simple interactions that evolve in response to changing environments. She received her PhD in Zoology from Duke University and has held research positions at prestigious institutions including the Harvard Society Fellows and the University of Oxford. Gordon's long-term research has included studies on the population dynamics of harvester ant colonies in Arizona, as well as investigations into invasive Argentine ants in Northern California and ant-plant mutualisms in Central America. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she has received multiple awards, including the Quest Award from the Animal Behavior Society and is a Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences. Gordon's academic background also features degrees from Oberlin College and Stanford University.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaches and conducts research in Environmental Biology.
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