Stenseth honored for his influential work
The Mendel Memorial Medal is awarded annually and recognizes significant contributions to the advancement of Gregor Mendel’s scientific and cultural legacy. This year’s medal honored Stenseth for his influential work in the study and promotion of Mendel’s legacy and its importance for modern evolutionary biology.
As part of the ceremony, Stenseth delivered a lecture entitled: "Evolutionary Biology: Bringing Genetics, Population Biology and the Theory of Natural Selection together".
The 2026 Mendel Memorial Medal ceremony at the Mendelianum underscored the enduring relevance of Mendel’s work and celebrated Stenseth’s role in connecting classical genetics with modern evolutionary theory.