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August 05. 2012 9:12PM
Plymouth State names head of Center for Environment
PLYMOUTH — A Florida marine scientist and professor is the new director of Plymouth State University’s Center for the Environment.
Dr. Joseph N. Boyer is coming to PSU from Florida International University in Miami, where he has served on the faculty since 1995. He will head the center’s effort to address the science, policies, culture and economics of the environment through research, education and community service.
The center, which opened in 2004, focuses on applied environmental problems and engages local communities and organizations in environmental projects. Boyer is a native of Pennsylvania and has more than 25 years of experience in marine microbiology and ecosystem ecology along the Eastern Seaboard from Maine to Florida.
“I believe the CFE has the potential to become a central player in the region and northeast U.S.” said Boyer. “The terrific relationship between university, community and government is a testimony to prior leadership and should be further nurtured and developed.”
PSU President Sara Jayne Steen said she is confident Boyer will help the CFE continue to be a key resource for the region.
“Joe has a powerful vision for the role the Center for the Environment can play in working with our partners,” said Steen. “And the environmental issues we will face together are critically important for the future of our region.”
Boyer earned a bachelor’s in microbiology from The American University in 1978 and a Ph.D. in marine science from the College of William and Mary in 1987. He said his work with the Southeast Environmental Research Center will help him in his new role at the CFE.
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“Through my background in ecology, in water quality, and my experience in facilitating restoration issues related to the community, state agencies and non-governmental organizations, I’ve come to the realization that we need to value our ecosystems economically, as well as culturally and scientifically,” Boyer said.
“What I bring to Plymouth State is more awareness in developing integration between the economy and local ecosystems.
ptracy@unionleader.com
Dr. Joseph N. Boyer is coming to PSU from Florida International University in Miami, where he has served on the faculty since 1995. He will head the center’s effort to address the science, policies, culture and economics of the environment through research, education and community service.
The center, which opened in 2004, focuses on applied environmental problems and engages local communities and organizations in environmental projects. Boyer is a native of Pennsylvania and has more than 25 years of experience in marine microbiology and ecosystem ecology along the Eastern Seaboard from Maine to Florida.
“I believe the CFE has the potential to become a central player in the region and northeast U.S.” said Boyer. “The terrific relationship between university, community and government is a testimony to prior leadership and should be further nurtured and developed.”
PSU President Sara Jayne Steen said she is confident Boyer will help the CFE continue to be a key resource for the region.
“Joe has a powerful vision for the role the Center for the Environment can play in working with our partners,” said Steen. “And the environmental issues we will face together are critically important for the future of our region.”
Boyer earned a bachelor’s in microbiology from The American University in 1978 and a Ph.D. in marine science from the College of William and Mary in 1987. He said his work with the Southeast Environmental Research Center will help him in his new role at the CFE.
ptracy@unionleader.com
“Through my background in ecology, in water quality, and my experience in facilitating restoration issues related to the community, state agencies and non-governmental organizations, I’ve come to the realization that we need to value our ecosystems economically, as well as culturally and scientifically,” Boyer said.
“What I bring to Plymouth State is more awareness in developing integration between the economy and local ecosystems.
ptracy@unionleader.com
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