Jerry Tuskan named Forest Biotechnologist of the Year

Jerry Tuskan named Forest Biotechnologist of the Year; Jerry Tuskan, ORNL Distinguished Scientist in the Environment Sciences Division, and BESC researcher has been named Forest Biotechnologist of the Year.   His peers within the Forest Biotechnology Partnership, an international group of forestry and biotechnology professionals, selected Tuskan, the fourth scientist to win this award. The award is given to the forest biotechnologist who best exemplifies responsible uses of forest biotechnology and actively promotes science, dialogue, and stewardship through their work. He earned his doctorate in genetics from Texas A&M University, master's in forest genetics from Mississippi State University and bachelor's in forest management from Northern Arizona University.