Renowned Ecological Researcher to Speak at Baylor University

September 28, 2012
John P. Giesy, Ph.D.

John P. Giesy, Ph.D.

Follow us on Twitter:
@BaylorUMediaCom

Contact: Frank Raczkiewicz, Assistant Vice President for Media Communications, (254) 710-1964
WACO, Texas (Sept. 28, 2012) - Baylor University welcomes John P. Giesy, Ph.D., a world-renowned ecological researcher, for a lecture hosted by the department of environmental science in the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. The lecture will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, in the Baylor Sciences Building, Room D.109.
Giesy, professor and Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology in the department of veterinary biomedical sciences and toxicology centre at the University of Saskatchewan, is a world-renowned eco-toxicologist researching the fates and effects of potentially toxic compounds and elements, particularly in relation to ecological risk assessment. He holds numerous honorary titles including distinguished professor emeritus of Zoology at Michigan State University, where he taught for 26 years.
"Professor Giesy is an eminent scientist who was instrumental in establishing the scientific discipline of Environmental Toxicology," said George Cobb, Ph.D., chair and professor of environmental science in the College of Arts and Sciences. "Throughout his career he has integrated chemical and biological principles to remain at the forefront of scientific inquiry, and he has continued to educate top caliber students throughout the world. The global reach of Dr. Giesy's research is witnessed by the fact that his scientific publications have been cited over 19,000 times."
Dr. Giesy's seminar will provide students with an excellent opportunity to learn about chemical effects scientific work can learn a great deal not only but also from understanding his growth from a student at Alma College in Michigan to a Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology.
Giesy has presented his research in 842 peer-reviewed articles and in 1,520 lectures that he has given in various countries. He is the second most cited author in the world in the combined fields of ecology and environmental sciences.
by Brent Salter, student newswriter, (254) 710-6805
ABOUT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, characterized as having "high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university provides a vibrant campus community for approximately 15,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 11 nationally recognized academic divisions. Baylor sponsors 19 varsity athletic teams and is a founding member of the Big 12 Conference.