Dr.
Wagner received his B.S.
in Environmental Biology from Heidelberg College, an MS in Microbiology
from North Carolina State University, and a Ph.D.
in Agronomy (Soil Microbiology) from Clemson University. He spent
two years as a postdoctoral research associate with the USDA, working
on herbicide biodegradation.
Dr. Wagner's research interest
is microbial ecology, emphasizing bioremediation, plant-parasite
interactions,
effects of management practices on soil ecology, and poultry microbiology.
He also directs the department’s program for K-8 pre-service
teachers and is the director of a project funded by NASA and the
US Department of Education to develop a new course, called "Supernova",
to support these teachers as well as inservice teachers.
Dr.Stephen Wagner, Associate Professor
Stephen F. Austin State University
Department of Biology
Miller Science Building, Room 223
Box 13003 SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
