Alison R. Mercer

New Zealand zoologist, emeritus professor at University of Otago in New Zealand
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Summary

Alison R. Mercer is a human[1]. She was born in Taihape[2]. She was born on January 1, 1954[3]. She worked as a zoologist[4], academic[5], and entomologist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Taihape[2].
  • Alison R. Mercer was born on January 1, 1954[3].
  • Alison R. Mercer held citizenship in New Zealand[8].
  • Alison R. Mercer worked as a zoologist[4].
  • Alison R. Mercer's professions included academic[5].
  • Alison R. Mercer worked as an entomologist[6].
  • Alison R. Mercer held the position of full professor[9].
  • Alison R. Mercer held the position of professor emeritus[10].
  • Among Alison R. Mercer's employers was University of Otago[11].
  • Alison R. Mercer's education included a stint at University of Otago[12].
  • A notable student of Alison R. Mercer was Alastair Aiken[13].
  • A notable student of Alison R. Mercer was Neka Kater[14].
  • A notable student of Alison R. Mercer was Eleanor Tosh[15].
  • A notable student of Alison R. Mercer was Lauren Shorser[16].
  • Alison R. Mercer received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17].
  • Alison R. Mercer received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18].
  • Alison R. Mercer was a member of National Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Alison R. Mercer is recorded as female[20].
  • Alison R. Mercer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alison R. Mercer supervised Jay M Iwasaki as a doctoral student[22].
  • Alison R. Mercer supervised Fanny Mondet as a doctoral student[23].
  • Alison R. Mercer supervised Charles Wiremu Hardie Ellen as a doctoral student[24].
  • Alison R. Mercer supervised Seo Hyun Kim as a doctoral student[25].
  • Alison R. Mercer supervised Henry James McQuillan as a doctoral student[26].
  • Alison R. Mercer supervised Stephen C. Ogden as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Alison R. Mercer's place of birth was Taihape[2]. She was born on January 1, 1954[3].

Education

Alison R. Mercer was educated at University of Otago[12]. She earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[4], academic[5], and entomologist[6]. Among Alison R. Mercer's employers was University of Otago[11]. Positions held include full professor[9], an academic rank[29] and professor emeritus[10], an academic title[30]. Notable students include Alastair Aiken[13], a research assistant[31]; Neka Kater[14], an administrator[32]; Eleanor Tosh[15], a scientist[33]; and Lauren Shorser[16], a science communicator[34]. Doctoral students include Jay M Iwasaki[22], a researcher[35]; Fanny Mondet[23], a researcher[36]; Charles Wiremu Hardie Ellen[24], a molecular biologist[37]; Seo Hyun Kim[25], a researcher[38]; Henry James McQuillan[26], a researcher[39]; and Stephen C. Ogden[27], a company founder[40], specialised in phytosanitary care[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17] and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[42], in New Zealand[43].

Why It Matters

Alison R. Mercer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Alison R. Mercer born?

Alison R. Mercer's place of birth was Taihape[2].

What did Alison R. Mercer do for work?

Alison R. Mercer worked as zoologist[4], academic[5], and entomologist[6].

Where did Alison R. Mercer go to school?

Alison R. Mercer was educated at University of Otago[12].

What awards did Alison R. Mercer receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17] and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . otago.ac.nz. otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . otago.ac.nz. Retrieved . otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [11] ↑ . otago.ac.nz. Retrieved . otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . Interactions between bee species in relation to floral resources. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . Host-parasite interactions between the honey bee, Apis mellifera, and the mite Varroa destructor: Insights into virus infections and Varroa Sensitive Hygiene. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . odt.co.nz. Retrieved . odt.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [28] ↑ . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [14] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [15] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [16] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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