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 for old soldiers as “just fading 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. Oxford University Press
  • 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 issue). 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). Oxford University Press
  • Reiser, F. W. (1970). A technique for the vital staining of protozoa. The American Biology Teacher, 32(1), 40–42, 70. University of California Press 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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