Dr. Murray Paton “Pat” Pendarvis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Southeastern Louisiana University. He teaches a range of courses, including General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, History of Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, and Biophotography. He earned his Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Southern Mississippi and both his M.S. in Zoology and B.S. in Biology Education from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Before joining the university, Dr. Pendarvis taught science and served as a principal in Livingston Parish public schools. His research focuses on evolutionary education, science process skills, azalea hybridiza-tion, and fossil studies in the Tunica Hills. He has presented at various professional conferences and is also a published biophotographer. In addition to his academic work, he has authored several biology text-books.
A former U.S. Army officer, Dr. Pendarvis is committed to excellence in science education and service at both local and national levels.
Area of Expertise
Evolutionary Biology, History of Biology, Medical Genetics, Biophotography, Paleontology
Awards
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education
National Association of Biology Teachers Outstanding Teacher Award
Louisiana Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Education
South Central Bell Presidential Excellence in Science Teaching Award
Livingston Parish Teacher of the Year
SLU College of Education Outstanding Alumni Award
National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award
Gamma Beta Phi Society Outstanding Teacher Award
Our Lady of the Lake School of Science and Technology Outstanding Teacher Award
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Distinguished Member
