About the Author

Frank W. Reiser
Professor Emeritus* Biology
Nassau Community College,
Garden City, New York 11716

*“When institutions of higher learning confer the emeritus title upon retiring faculty, they endow these scholars with a useful instrument to counter the specter of obscurity, averting the fate so eloquently described by General Douglas MacArthur as the tendency of old soldiers to ‘just fade away.’”

Scientific Photography

Scholarly & Natural History Publications

  • Reiser, F. W. (2024). Mary Ann Allard Booth (1843–1922): America’s first woman microscopist. Microscopy Today, 32(2), 41–44. https://tinyurl.com/y82ykune
  • Reiser, F. W. (2010). Keystone biological lantern slides. The American Biology Teacher, 72(9), 557–561. University of California Press
  • Reiser, F. W. (2012). An antique microscope slide brings the thrill of discovery. The American Biology Teacher, 74(5), 311–314. University of California Press
  • Reiser, F. W. (2016). New York must address mute swan problem. Newsday (Letters), December 16, 2016. Newsday archive
  • Reiser, F. W. (2008). Scientists say Nullo modo to Pope (animal rights). Skeptical Inquirer, 32(3).
  • Reiser, F. W. (1985). Fun with pheromones. Outdoor Communicator, 16(1), 8–12. ERIC Number: EJ328609.
  • Reiser, F. W. (1984). Honey and infant botulism. Gleanings in Bee Culture, 129(10).
  • Reiser, F. W. (1983). Bring them back alive (spiders). Outdoor Communicator, 14(1), 12–20. ERIC Number: EJ298608.
  • Reiser, F. W. (1975). Cover photograph: Megacyllene robiniae. BioScience, 25(3). https://tinyurl.com/35uppx8y
  • Reiser, F. W. (1970). A technique for the vital staining of protozoa. The American Biology Teacher, 32(1), 40–42, 70. https://tinyurl.com/449j29tu ERIC Number: EJ015231.
  • Reiser, F. W. Guest editorial: A discussion of the cover photograph “Arranged butterfly scales.” The American Biology Teacher. University of California Press.

Natural History & Environmental Press Coverage 

  • “Poison Playground.” New York Post, October 30, 2016. https://nypost.com/2016/10/30/…
  • “Playground plants poisonous!” Newsday, 2016 (ProQuest archive).
  • Editorial supporting environmental efforts. Newsday, 2016 (ProQuest archive).
  • “Mites killing bees.” New York Times, 1996. NYT archive
  • “Sweet secrete sanctuary: Shu Swamp Preserve.” Newsday.
  • “Mill Neck tulip tree, tallest in NYS.” Newsday, 2016. Newsday
  • Bliar, W. (1992). In the wake of their concerns: Salt marsh erosion. Newsday, October 9, 1992.
  • Sovierno, B. (1999). In search of wild things. Massapequa Observer, April 2, 1999.
  • Antonison, C. (1998). Losing ground – Shoreline erosion at state park. Massapequa Observer, April 10, 1998.
  • Antonison, C. (2009). Ghost nets on Jones Beach. Massapequa Observer, February 27, 2009.
  • Fagan, D. (1995). The trees are dying (front page & full-page feature). Newsday.
  • Wheat, M. C. (1982). A fascination with spiders (front page & double-page feature). Newsday, Garden City, NY.

Broadcast Television

  • “Swan Terror!” segment – Chasing News, Fox 9. Watch on YouTube
  • Frequent guest and producer of nature video shorts on On Long Island, Telecare (TV25), 2002–2007.
  • Interviewed on WNBC News at 6, News 12 Long Island, News 55, and Fox 9 regarding Long Island wildlife and conservation topics

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