Robert Hodson
Candidate for the Position of Secretary
(elected by acclamation)

Present Academic Position

• Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Academic Background

• Ph.D. (1966). Cornell University. Plant physiology under Dr. John F. Thompson
• Post-doctoral Fellow (1966-1969). Brandeis University with Dr. Jerame Schiff.
• Designing laboratory activities (investigation-based) for a couple of decades at the University of Delaware
• Published in-house lab manuals (web-based and text)

ABLE Activities/Service

• Secretary for 1 term (since July of 2000)

Personal Statement

"As a member of an organization I prefer to have an active role. This is a chance to be involved in the organization and to give something back to it. ABLE depends on this volunteer service, and I would be happy to continue in the position of secretary for two more years."