The danger of fragmentation: Paul Risser at TEDxOUSalon
Channel: TEDx Talks
Date: 17/11/2012

Dr. Paul G. Risser's primary research interests have included the study of the structure and function of grassland and forest ecosystems; environmental planning and management; landscape ecology and global change. He is the chair and chief operating officer of the University of Oklahoma Research Cabinet. Previously Risser was the chief executive officer (Chancellor) for The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. Before assuming the Oklahoma Chancellor position, Risser was President of Oregon State University, as well as President of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

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