2015 President's Award for Excellence in Research

Dr. Kyle PillerProfessor of Biological Sciences Dr. Kyle Piller received the 2015 President’s Award for Excellence in Research. An ichthyologist, or fish expert, Piller was recognized for maintaining a broad research program that involves collaborations with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally. He holds a strong record of publications and grants, including his most recent one, a National Science Foundation research grant of $607,000, one of the highest grants to an individual at Southeastern. He is known for including both undergraduate and graduate students in his research.