William Powell (biologist) explained

William Powell (died November 12, 2023) was an American biologist.

He was a professor of biology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry from 1983 until 2022.^[1]

In 1989, he founded the American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project with fellow ESF professor Charles Maynard. The project developed the Darling 58 chestnut.

Education

Powell has a BS in biology with honors from Salisbury State University and a PhD in Biology from Utah State University.^[2]

Career

In 1989, Powell and Charles Maynard founded the American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project.^[3]

Awards and honors

In 2013, Powell was made Forest Biotechnologist of the Year by the Institute of Forest Biotechnology.^[4] In 2023, Powell and Maynard received the New York State Commendation Award for their work on the American Chestnut.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: ESF scientist who brought American chestnut tree back from the brink of extinction has died . 15 November 2023 .
2. Web site: William Powell. www.esf.edu.
3. Web site: A CNY scientist's work could change the world. But he might not live long enough to see it happen. Steve. Featherstone. June 23, 2023. newyorkupstate.
4. Web site: William A. Powell, SUNY ESF professor, named Forest Biotechnologist of the Year. December 10, 2013. syracuse.
5. Web site: Senator Rachel May Awards ESF Professors for Groundbreaking Research on American Chestnut Tree .