The 2011 Genetics Society of America Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education: Peter Bruns
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: IT is a common sight at many life science education meetings across the nation to find Peter Bruns listening in with rapt attention to a discussion of a new pedagogical tool or, more likely, the personal triumph of a set of students whom he has never met. Then comes the characteristic twinkle in his eyes, the broad grin, the rubbing of palms and the final exclamation, “That's fantastic!” It is obvious that this is a man who loves education, loves educational innovation, and cares as much about hearing about the successes of individuals as he does about the efforts of institutions. For his extensive contribution to life science education, Peter Bruns is this year's recipient of the Elizabeth W. Jones Award of the Genetics Society of America. Named for Beth Jones, long-time editor of Genetics and avid supporter of genetics education, the Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education recognizes individuals or groups who have had a significant and sustained impact on genetics education at any level from K–12 through graduate school and beyond. Peter Bruns is distinguished in having made a difference across all these levels. Bruns received his A.B. in Zoology from Syracuse University and his Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the University of Illinois. He joined the genetics faculty at Cornell University in 1969 and over the next 30 years rose through the ranks to ultimately become Director of the Biological Sciences division. In 2001, he took on the position of Vice President of Grants and Special Programs at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), overseeing the development of numerous new initiatives in science education.
Source: Genetics
Authors: Cynthia Bauerle, Utpal Banerjee
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2063661587