Horn Excellence in Research: Daniel Gonzalez

Professor of Biology, Department of Biology

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Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske is an accomplished scholar and vital member of the biology department at Andrews University. His ground-breaking research with manatees was recognized when Daniel was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to pursue collaborative studies in Brazil and more recently with his status as a National Geographic Explorer.

The nature of his scholarship is highly collaborative and has built bridges between Andrews University and several other academic institutions. During his tenure at Andrews, he has mentored numerous students in undergraduate and graduate research leading to multiple opportunities for students to present their research findings at professional conferences. His excellence in scholarship serves him well in his role as associate editor of the Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammalsand in the classroom where he equips students with the tools needed to grow professionally.

A colleague of Daniel’s shared, “It’s been an honor to track Daniel’s scholarship: from his work in my lab as an undergraduate research scholar over 20 years ago, to his significant contributions as a well-known manatee ecologist, journal editor, and student research mentor in our department over the past decade. He is well-deserving of this award!”

The future is bright for Daniel’s scholarly influence on campus and his efforts to utilize the Natural History Museum on campus as a research resource promises to generate new avenues of exploration. Thank you, Daniel, for sharing your gifts and talents with the College of Arts & Sciences. Your work continues to serve as a testimony to the importance of scholarship to the academic endeavor at Andrews University.