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VIRGINIA KEY, FLA. – Dr. Peter Glynn, a professor at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science has been selected to receive the 2007-2008 Provost’s Award for Scholarly Activity. The award recognizes extraordinary research and scholarly pursuits, and provides the recipient with a cash award toward continued research support.
This marks the second time Glynn, who received the award when it was first introduced in 1996, will receive this honor. The award will be presented to Glynn at a luncheon on April 14 in the UM President’s Board Room.
“Peter is a ‘Pied Piper’ for our undergraduate marine science program. We are very appreciative of his dedication and his continuing contributions to our undergraduate students,” stated Dr. Otis Brown, Dean of the Rosenstiel School.
Since the early 1980’s Glynn's research has focused on coral reef disturbance ecology in the equatorial eastern Pacific (Panama, Galapagos Islands, and Easter Island). He documented the causative relationship between El Niño-Southern Oscillation sea warming events and the coral bleaching and death that result. This work laid the foundation for current studies that link coral reef degradation globally with climate change. His present research concentrates on bioerosion (the biological erosion of dead reef formations); coral reproduction and recruitment; coral reef recovery; and the effects of these processes on reef biodiversity.
Glynn received his B.A. from the University of South Dakota, graduating cum laude and winning the university’s Churchill Award in Zoology. He went on to complete his M.A. and Ph.D. from Stanford University.
Currently active in the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean, the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands, the International Association of Biological Oceanographers, the International Society for Reef Studies, the Pacific Science Association, Scientific Committee on Coral Reefs, and the Western Society of Naturalists, Glynn is also a member and Sigma Xi scientific research society.
Founded in the 1940's, the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science has grown into one of the world's premier marine and atmospheric research institutions. Offering dynamic interdisciplinary academics, the Rosenstiel School is dedicated to helping communities to better understand the planet, participating in the establishment of environmental policies, and aiding in the improvement of society and quality of life. For more information, please visit www.rsmas.miami.edu
The year 2008 has been designated the International Year of the Reef by the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI). The Rosenstiel School supports this worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs, as well as the threats to their sustainability. The campaign will consist of activities designed to educate and motivate people to protect our reefs throughout the year and beyond. For more information, please visit www.iyor.org