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[edit]
Powell has a BS in biology with honors from Salisbury State University and a PhD in Biology from Utah State University.[2]
Career[edit]
In 1989, Powell and Charles Maynard founded the American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project. [3]
Awards and honors[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ "ESF scientist who brought American chestnut tree back from the brink of extinction has died". 15 November 2023.
- ^ "William Powell". www.esf.edu.
- ^ Featherstone, Steve (June 23, 2023). "A CNY scientist's work could change the world. But he might not live long enough to see it happen". newyorkupstate.
- ^ "William A. Powell, SUNY ESF professor, named Forest Biotechnologist of the Year". syracuse. December 10, 2013.
- ^ "Senator Rachel May Awards ESF Professors for Groundbreaking Research on American Chestnut Tree".