Biology Prof Brenner recognized for accomplishments

Grove City College Professor of Biology Dr. Fred Brenner has been included in the latest edition of Marquis Who’s Who, recognizing his accomplishments and prominence in the field.

A teacher, ecologist and consultant, Brenner has been a working biologist since 1964 and a professor at Grove City College since 1969. He is currently the longest serving member of the faculty. Previously he was an assistant professor of biology at Thiel College in Greenville, Pa., and as a teaching intern at Denison University in Granville, Ohio.

Brenner has remained at the top of his field through his professional affiliations with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Ecological Society of America, the Pennsylvania Academy of Science, the National Association of Academies of Science and Beta Beta Beta. He is an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and The Ohio Academy of Science. During his career, he served as president of five different scientific societies including the National Association of Academies of Science.

Along the way, Dr. Brenner has been a prominent figure in his local community. Today, he serves as treasurer of the Mercer County Conservation District. He has also been tremendously involved with the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission, the Shenango Conservancy and the French Creek Council BSA. As he looks ahead to the future, Dr. Brenner intends to continue in his work with Grove City College while taking on new civic projects in his community.

In recognition of his professional excellence, he was selected for inclusion into Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Who’s Who in the East, and Who’s Who in the World. Additionally, Dr. Brenner earned a lifetime achievement award from the Pennsylvania Academy of Science and a Yokley Faculty Service award from Beta Beta Beta.

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