In an article by the TU's James Odato published online today, a Cornell researcher says of New York State wildlife pathologist Ward Stone: "He wasn't competent for being in that position." A different scientist also alleges that Stone dropped the ball during the West Nile Virus outbreak in the summer of 1999. Earlier: The allegations against Ward Stone | Ward Stone responds
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I always considered Ward Stone to be an effective, albeit iconoclastic, player in his field. That changed when it came public that his "Doctor" is an honorary degree. Res ipsa loquitor.
... said TM on Jun 14, 2010 at 12:07 PM | link
I no longer live in the area, but Ward Stone has always been something of a hero of mine. Thus I was shocked when I read the initial allegations. However, I always assumed someone with the title of 'wildlife pathologist' might actually have veterinary and pathologist credentials. I can understand how someone with Stone's qualifications could have gotten this job in 1969 but by the 1980s I would have hoped a relevant expert would have been place in the position and Stone could be moved to a job more suited for his temperament and skills (perhaps heading up DEC educational programs). I still hope that can be the case.
... said LL on Jun 14, 2010 at 12:21 PM | link