Drexel University Department of Environmental Science

News & Announcements

Dr. Hal Avery's research was featured as a cover story this past month in The Beacon Newspaper for his research on diamondback terrapins at Barnegat Bay. The article, "Study Shows Terrapins Can Hear", highlighted the research being performed by Ph.D. students, Lori Lester and John Wnek. Additionally, Asbury Park Press featured Dr. Avery in a photo journalism gallery.

Dr. Hal Avery's research was also featured in a Newsweek video story.

The research world rallies to support fellow climate scientist, Phil Jones Benjamin D. Santer from the Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison in Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory releases a statement.

[...click here to read the statement ...]

The Right Flippered Turtle - Annette Sieg, graduate student under Dr. James Spotila, was recently quoted in a BBC news story.

[...click here to read more...]

Dr. Kenneth Lacovara, Associate Professor of Biology, returns to Philadelphia with the world's most complete super-massive dinosaur. A press conference will be held 1May09 at Pack Avenue Terminal to unveil the the fossils. For more information, please contact the Department of Biology's main office at 215-895-2624.

[...click here to learn more...]

Dr. James Spotila speaks out against those that deny Global Warming in a recent quote entitled, "Global Warming is REAL and REAL scary!" In the quote, he presents new studies being conducted on the rate of glaciers are melting in Antarctica presented by Yale's Environment 360 group.

[...click here to read more...]

Dr. Jacob Russell, Assistant Professor within the Department of Biology, published “Specialization and Geographic Isolation Among Wolbachia Symbionts From Ants and Lycaenid Butterflies.” in the March, 2009 issue of Evolution. This study applied novel phylogenetic methods to elucidate the evolution of symbioses between insects and their influential bacterial symbionts from the genus Wolbachis, which infect over 60% of insect species world-wide.

Feel free to contact Dr. Jacob Russell to discuss this fascinating manuscript.

Dr. James Spotila, professor of Biology and Betz Chair Professor of Environmental Sciences, was appointed to the steering committee of the Biology Section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This important committee is charged with a variety of responsibilities, including providing direction to relevant AAAS activities, nominating fellows, and planning symposia.

Drs. James Spotila, Susan Kilham, and Walter Bien travel alongside environmental science undergraduates, Kate Walsh and Jonathan Cerrelli to Chengdu, China, donating $10,000 for earthquake relief to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

[...click here to read more & see the pictures...]

Dr. James Spotila visited Greece this past summer to take a tour of Archelon's project areas including Athens, Zakynthos, and Peloponnesus. Archelon is the official Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece that focuses on conservation and rescue. Dr. Spotila also sponsored three students to volunteer on the beaches for a total of two months.

[...read this issue of "Turtle Tracks"...]

Earthwatch

Dr. Hal Avery was featured this week in a video produced by Newsweek discussing Drexel's help with Earthwatch, a world-wide volunteer based organization, and his studies on diamondback terrapins in Barnegat, NJ.

[...Click here to view the video and article...]

Memorial Service for Dr. Mary K Howett will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mandell Theatre (33rd and Chestnut Streets) The entire univeristy community is welcomed to attend

[...Click here for more information...]

Drs. Walter Bien, Harold Avery, and James Spotila headlined the day at Margate, NJ's Fun Fest on Sep 27 & 28.

[...read more...]

Dr. Kenneth J. Lacovara featured in the documentary “Prehistoric Monsters Revealed” premiering on The History Channel, July 28, 2008 at 9 p.m.

[...Read More...]

Walt Bien

Dr. Walt Bien and students featured on NJN: New Jersey Public Television and Radio for Pine Barrens Ecology study on snakes at the Warren Grove Air Field. You may view the videos below.

[...video 1...]
[...video 2...]
[...video 3...]

Dr. Ken Lacovara returns to his excavation site in Patagonia (Argentina) with a team of students.

[...view...]

Dr. Kenneth Lacovara unveiled the exhibit for the recently discovered 65 million year old crocodile.

[...view...]

Spotila's Book

Dr. James Spotila wins award for 2004 Best Book in Biological Science.

[...more...]


			News & Announcements Dr. Hal Avery's research was featured as a cover story this past month in The Beacon Newspaper for his research on diamondback terrapins at Barnegat Bay. The article, "Study Shows Terrapins Can Hear", highlighted the research being performed by Ph.D. students, Lori Lester and John Wnek. Additionally, Asbury Park Press featured Dr. Avery in a photo journalism gallery. Dr. Hal Avery's research was also featured in a Newsweek video story. The research world rallies to support fellow climate scientist, Phil Jones Benjamin D. Santer from the Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison in Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory releases a statement. [...click here to read the statement ...] The Right Flippered Turtle - Annette Sieg, graduate student under Dr. James Spotila, was recently quoted in a BBC news story. [...click here to read more...] Dr. Kenneth Lacovara, Associate Professor of Biology, returns to Philadelphia with the world's most complete super-massive dinosaur. A press conference will be held 1May09 at Pack Avenue Terminal to unveil the the fossils. For more information, please contact the Department of Biology's main office at 215-895-2624. [...click here to learn more...] Dr. James Spotila speaks out against those that deny Global Warming in a recent quote entitled, "Global Warming is REAL and REAL scary!" In the quote, he presents new studies being conducted on the rate of glaciers are melting in Antarctica presented by Yale's Environment 360 group. [...click here to read more...] Dr. Jacob Russell, Assistant Professor within the Department of Biology, published “Specialization and Geographic Isolation Among Wolbachia Symbionts From Ants and Lycaenid Butterflies.” in the March, 2009 issue of Evolution. This study applied novel phylogenetic methods to elucidate the evolution of symbioses between insects and their influential bacterial symbionts from the genus Wolbachis, which infect over 60% of insect species world-wide. Feel free to contact Dr. Jacob Russell to discuss this fascinating manuscript. Dr. James Spotila, professor of Biology and Betz Chair Professor of Environmental Sciences, was appointed to the steering committee of the Biology Section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This important committee is charged with a variety of responsibilities, including providing direction to relevant AAAS activities, nominating fellows, and planning symposia. Drs. James Spotila, Susan Kilham, and Walter Bien travel alongside environmental science undergraduates, Kate Walsh and Jonathan Cerrelli to Chengdu, China, donating $10,000 for earthquake relief to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. [...click here to read more & see the pictures...] Dr. James Spotila visited Greece this past summer to take a tour of Archelon's project areas including Athens, Zakynthos, and Peloponnesus. Archelon is the official Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece that focuses on conservation and rescue. Dr. Spotila also sponsored three students to volunteer on the beaches for a total of two months. [...read this issue of "Turtle Tracks"...] Dr. Hal Avery was featured this week in a video produced by Newsweek discussing Drexel's help with Earthwatch, a world-wide volunteer based organization, and his studies on diamondback terrapins in Barnegat, NJ. [...Click here to view the video and article...] Memorial Service for Dr. Mary K Howett will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Mandell Theatre (33rd and Chestnut Streets) The entire univeristy community is welcomed to attend [...Click here for more information...] Drs. Walter Bien, Harold Avery, and James Spotila headlined the day at Margate, NJ's Fun Fest on Sep 27 & 28. [...read more...] Dr. Kenneth J. Lacovara featured in the documentary “Prehistoric Monsters Revealed” premiering on The History Channel, July 28, 2008 at 9 p.m. [...Read More...] Dr. Walt Bien and students featured on NJN: New Jersey Public Television and Radio for Pine Barrens Ecology study on snakes at the Warren Grove Air Field. You may view the videos below. [...video 1...] [...video 2...] [...video 3...] Dr. Ken Lacovara returns to his excavation site in Patagonia (Argentina) with a team of students. [...view...] Dr. Kenneth Lacovara unveiled the exhibit for the recently discovered 65 million year old crocodile. [...view...] Dr. James Spotila wins award for 2004 Best Book in Biological Science. [...more...]