Spencer S. Stober

Dr. Spencer S. Stober is an Associate Professor of Biology, and Director of the Ph.D. program at Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania.  He has taught Biology for 30 years including undergraduate course in Genetics, Botany and Environmental Science.  Since earning his doctorate at Temple University, with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, he teaches graduate courses in education and leadership.  In 2005 he received Alvernia's Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching.  Dr. Stober has also served in a number of key administrative positions at Alvernia University, including Department Chairperson, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies.  His research interests include the intersection between religion and science, and environmental sustainability. 

Dr. Stober recently co-authored a book, God, Science, and Designer Genes, with Dr. Donna Yarri, Associate Professor of Theology at Alvernia.  Dr. Stober contributes to regional and international efforts to sustain our world for future generations.  He often travels internationally (sometimes with students) to places such as Costa Rica, Galapagos Islands, and the Dominican Republic.  He regularly presents papers at the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (USA) and the International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability (2006 in Vietnam, 2007 in India, 2008 in Malaysia, and 2009 in Mauritius).  At a local level, Dr. Stober is engaged in development of an environmental education center and regional planning.  He also serves as Vice President of the Adamstown Borough Council.