The distinctive character of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is defined by the faculty's demonstrated capability to fulfill the values of the Teacher- Scholar Philosophy; a philosophy guided by a serious and continuing commitment to teaching, scholarship and service in the belief that scholarship complements and enriches excellence in teaching and service.
Adapted from the Teacher Scholar Philosophy of SIUE, Teacher-Scholar Philosophy Working Group, 6/2/08
Dr. David Duvernell Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Research Focus:
Population genetics and molecular evolution primarily of fishes and fish gnomes. | 
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| Recent Honors / Awards / Recognition:
2004 Local Chapter Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year Award | Primary Courses Taught:
BIOL 452 – Molecular Genetics
BIOL 422 – Population Genetics
BIOL 327 – Evolution
BIOL 220 – Introductory Genetics | Education:
Ph.D., Virginia Tech, 1998
M.S., St. Louis University, 1994
B.A., Drury University, 1992 |
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How does SIUE support your professional growth or activity as a Teacher-Scholar?
"Although resources are tight at SIUE (time, money, space) I have found that the administration at all levels has been very supportive of all my scholarly initiatives. I feel that while my needs may not always be easily met, my Chair, my Deans, my Provost and others have done everything they could to meet my requests. The result has been beneficial to me and my students both within as well as outside of the classroom."
How has one mentor or event shaped your career decision to become a university professor?
"I have been fortunate to work with an excellent group of undergraduate and graduate students in my research lab at SIUE. Together we have built and sustained a strong research program, with financial support from SIUE and federal agencies, which has generated national recognition for our school. In turn, I feel that the experience gained by students working on these projects has helped them to achieve their goals of moving on to excellent graduate and professional programs, and finding jobs that utilize the skills and knowledge they have gained at SIUE."
How has one mentor or event shaped your career decision to become a university professor?
"I have been influenced by many mentors and colleagues throughout my education and career, but the two that have influenced me most have been my M.S. advisor, Nevin Aspinwall at Saint Louis University, and my Ph.D. advisor, Bruce Turner at Virginia Tech. I have attempted to model my approach to mentoring students after these two individuals."
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