Associate Professor of University Libraries and Branch Director of Centennial Science and Engineering Library Bruce Neville will receive the University Libraries Faculty Acknowledgement Award on Tuesday, April 29 at 2 p.m. in the Willard Room of Zimmerman Library. As part of the award ceremony he will give a brief talk on “Molluscan Biogeography and the Value of Historical Collections.”
Photo: Associate Professor Bruce Neville
Neville, who is considered an international expert in the study of Wenteltrap shells, says mollusks can be used to answer big geographic questions such as how do species spread throughout the world? His talk will also highlight the value of historical collections. Neville’s research in providing a basis of global comparison has helped reinvigorate the study of snails in a way that has led to the discovery of new species. He will also point out treasures to be found in UNM collections.
The University Library Faculty Acknowledgement Awards are a way of allowing faculty members to showcase their research and give the community an interesting way to learn about the research underway at the University. The Awards are presented for scholarly research.
The event is free and the public is welcome.
Media Contact: Karen Wentworth, (505) 277-5627; email: kwent2@unm.edu
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