Vanderpool

Plant Conservation Biology / Flora of Arkansas / Experimental plant systematics / Science education

Dr. Vanderpool’s research includes experimental investigation of the evolutionary history and reproductive ecology of closely related plant taxa, with a focus on those of special conservation concern. As curator of the E. L. Richards Herbarium at Arkansas State University, her research activities incorporate participation in the Flora of Arkansas Project, and investigation of rare and invasive plant species at the regional level. In addition to her work with plant conservation biology and experimental systematics, she is involved in research focused on assessment and improvement of formal and informal science education at the 4 – 16 levels.

Back	Dr. STARIA VANDERPOOL Adjunct Professor of Botany
		BS - 1978 - Biology, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri MA - 1985 - Biology, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkanasas PhD - 1989 - Plant Taxonomy, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Office: LSE 414 Phone: (870) 972-3082 Email: svand@astate.edu Curriculum Vitae / Homepage
	Plant Conservation Biology / Flora of Arkansas / Experimental plant systematics / Science education Dr. Vanderpool’s research includes experimental investigation of the evolutionary history and reproductive ecology of closely related plant taxa, with a focus on those of special conservation concern. As curator of the E. L. Richards Herbarium at Arkansas State University, her research activities incorporate participation in the Flora of Arkansas Project, and investigation of rare and invasive plant species at the regional level. In addition to her work with plant conservation biology and experimental systematics, she is involved in research focused on assessment and improvement of formal and informal science education at the 4 – 16 levels.

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