معرفی
Dan L Perlman is a Professor of Environmental Studies at Brandeis University, affiliated with the Environmental Studies Program. His academic career spans ecology, conservation biology, animal behavior, ethology, and educational innovation, with significant contributions to both biological research and pedagogical development.
Education:
- Ph.D. from Harvard University
- B.A. from Yale University
Research Interests: Professor Perlman's work integrates field biology and conservation practice, including foundational studies of tropical ant colony behaviors and collaborative projects with Western U.S. conservation groups for land/species protection prioritization. He maintains a parallel research trajectory in human learning science, having served as Associate Provost of Innovation in Education where he developed evidence-based teaching methodologies. His creation of EcoLibrary.org demonstrates commitment to open educational resources in environmental disciplines.
Scientific Awards:
- Fulbright Scholar, Costa Rica: "Colony Founding among Azteca Ants" (Fulbright Association, 1987-1989)
- Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Harvard University, 1996)
- Student Union Teaching Award (Brandeis University, 2004)
- Student Union Teaching Award (Brandeis University, 2005)
- Louis Dembitz Brandeis Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Brandeis University, 2006)
Advising and Grants: While specific advisees and grant details aren't enumerated in source materials, his Associate Provost role involved extensive collaboration with graduate students on pedagogical innovation. The Fulbright award represents significant grant-supported research in tropical ecology.
Labs and Teams: Source documentation indicates leadership in institutional educational innovation teams during his Associate Provost tenure and likely coordination with conservation field teams in the Western U.S., though specific laboratory affiliations aren't detailed.
