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Peter Raven Ph.D.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Biodiversity and Plants

Peter H. Raven, a leading botanist and advocate of conservation and biodiversity, is President of the Missouri Botanical Garden and George Engelmann Professor of Botany at Washington University in St. Louis.  Dr. Raven received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1960 after completing his undergraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley.  He has been awarded a number of honorary degrees by universities in the United States and throughout the world.  In addition, Dr. Raven is a Trustee of the National Georgraphic Society and Chair of the Society's Committee for Research and Exploration. Dr. Raven's scientific studies have included plant systematics, evolution, ecology, conservation, and sustainable development.  Described by TIME magazine as a "Hero for the Planet," Dr. Raven champions research throughout the world to help in the preservation of endangered plants and animals and is a leading advocate for building a sustainable environment.  In recognition of his work in science and conservation, Dr. Raven has been the recipient of numerous prizes and awards in the U.S. and around the world. In 2001, Dr. Raven received the National Medal of Science, the highest award for scientific accomplishment in the United States.  He served for 12 years as Home Secretary of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, to which he was elected in 1977.