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OAC Prof Named to Royal Society of Canada
September 22, 2009
Dr. Peter Kevan, recently retired professor of the School of Environmental Sciences, has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, the country's oldest and most prestigious scholarly organization. Kevan was recognized for his "extensive pioneering ecological, zoological and botanical contributions" and for being a world leader in pollinator conservation, the Royal Society said.
A respected insect ecologist, Kevan has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles covering such topics as conservation, behavior and learning, physiology, soils, flower colour and colour vision. His studies have confirmed that human activities disrupt pollinator populations, and his work has led to changes in policy and practice.
He is among 77 new fellows who will be inducted at a November 28th ceremony in Ottawa.
