BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Dr. James Birchler, the Curators' Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri, has been named the 2017 SEC Professor of the Year, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced on Wednesday.
Dr. Birchler teaches classes in general genetics and advanced plant genetics and is well-known for his entertaining, informative and knowledgeable teaching methods. During his career, he has mentored 41 undergraduate research students, three master's students, 20 Ph.D. students and 35 postdoctoral fellows.
"Faculty members guide students through meaningful learning experiences at each of our 14 member universities," said Sankey. "As the 2017 SEC Professor of the Year, Dr.