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Prof. J.C. Gonzalez receives 2011 Outstanding Young Scientist Award
The Institute of Biological Sciences is proud to congratulate Juan Carlos “JC” Gonzalez, an Associate Professor from the Animal Biology Division, who is the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Young Scientist Award in the field of Zoology for his work on Philippine biodiversity and wildlife. The Outstanding Young Scientist Awards are given by the National Academy of Science and Technology to young Filipino scientists who have made significant contributions to science and technology in the country.
Professor Gonzalez has been teaching wildlife and zoology courses in UPLB for 19 years and has published numerous research articles on Philippine biodiversity and wildlife ecology. He is currently pursuing his doctorate degree at Oxford University, UK with the support of the Ford Foundation Scholarship and is studying the evolution, ecology and conservation of Philippine hornbills. Congratulations, Prof JC!
Professor Gonzalez has been teaching wildlife and zoology courses in UPLB for 19 years and has published numerous research articles on Philippine biodiversity and wildlife ecology. He is currently pursuing his doctorate degree at Oxford University, UK with the support of the Ford Foundation Scholarship and is studying the evolution, ecology and conservation of Philippine hornbills. Congratulations, Prof JC!
