In Memoriam: Raymond O'Connor

Dr. Raymond O'Connor, a professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine, died on September 29, 2005, at 61. A scientist of broad interests and expertise, Dr. O'Connor held degrees in physics and zoology, and conducted laboratory and site-specific studies in avian and marine physiology. His ecological contributions included extensive work on pesticide regulations and service with technical working groups focused on sustainable forestry, critical habitat, and species recovery. Dr. O'Connor's ecological credentials, combined with his expertise in modeling and large database analyses, also made him a valued member of the IBRCS Working Group (Infrastructure for Biology at Regional to Continental Scales), an AIBS project that prepared the way for the current NEON planning effort.

Posted by djohnson on Monday October 3, at 2PM.