Biology Professor Patricia Kaishian Connects Her Passion for Mycology and Advocacy for Armenia
Professor Patricia Kaishian at Dilijan National Park in Armenia.
During the 2020 war in Armenia, mycologist and Bard biology professor Patricia Kaishian felt her connection to her Armenian heritage deepen as the country suffered. In response to the war, she and three colleagues formed a collective of American mycologists of Armenian descent, the International Congress of Armenian Mycologists, which works to study Armenia’s biodiversity and provide material support to the country’s mycologists.
Patricia Kaishian joined the Bard College faculty last year as visiting assistant professor of biology. In addition to her work identifying and classifying fungi and promoting conservation and biodiversity, Kaishian’s academic work also includes interdisciplinary studies focused on the philosophy of science, feminist bioscience and science communication.
Post Date: 01-31-2022
Patricia Kaishian joined the Bard College faculty last year as visiting assistant professor of biology. In addition to her work identifying and classifying fungi and promoting conservation and biodiversity, Kaishian’s academic work also includes interdisciplinary studies focused on the philosophy of science, feminist bioscience and science communication.
Post Date: 01-31-2022