The 2023 Department of Biology Honorary Scholars

Presenter: Department of Biology

Presenter Status: Faculty

Academic Year: 22-23

Semester: Spring

Department: Biology

President's Strategic Plan Goal: Connectivity and Community Engagement

Abstract:
The Biology Department would like to acknowledge this year’s Biology Honorary Scholars, Jessie Bushell and Dave Cook, who have provided sustained and impactful partnership in support of instruction, research, and/or outreach activities with the Sonoma State University Biology Program. Jessie Bushell has been instrumental in student research associated with head starting of western pond turtles, impacting numerous students with her collaborative work. Dave Cook has a long history of collaborative SSU student and faculty research in the study of endangered amphibians, the California tiger salamander in particular. Both honorary scholars have shared their knowledge and expertise with our students and faculty, thereby immeasurably enhancing the educational experience in Biology at SSU. We would like to convey our sincere appreciation to the 2023 class of inductees to the Biology Honorary Scholars Hall of Fame.