Top Scholars

Steven N. Murray, professor of biological science and 2002-03 Outstanding Professor, is joined March 15 by several of his peers — all former top faculty award recipients — prior to his lecture presentation, “Science, Seashores, the Public and Marine Protection,” on his research of the effectiveness of rocky shore marine life refuges. Pictured are, from left, George A. Marcoulides, professor of information systems and decision sciences; Jane V. Hall, professor of economics, who has worked with Murray on the value of protecting Southern California’s rocky intertidal ecosystems; Keith O. Boyum, associate vice president of Academic Programs and professor of political science; Murray; Hallie Yopp Slowik, elementary and bilingual education; Albert W. Flores, professor of philosophy; and Michael H. Horn, professor of biological science. The Outstanding Professor Lecture is sponsored by the President’s Office, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Academic Senate, President’s Associates and the Faculty Development Center.