11/12/2025
The University of South Alabama chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society is proud to recognize Dr. Peter Wood, professor in the Department of Music, as its Artist of the Year and Dr. Sean Powers, professor in the Stokes School of Marine & Environmental Sciences, as its Scholar of the Year for 2025-2026. They gave brief presentations on their creative and research activities during the initiation event on November 5, 2025.
Dr. Peter Wood has been teaching for over 30 years and is currently in his 21st year as professor of trumpet at the University of South Alabama. The recipient of the Andy and Carol Denny National Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award in 2011 and the USA College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence Award in 2007, Dr. Wood has also served as publications editor for the International Trumpet Guild, overseeing production of the ITG Journal and serving on the ITG Board of Directors since 2013. He recently launched a Trumpet Pedagogy YouTube channel, which aims to assist trumpet teachers and students worldwide. Dr. Wood is a member of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Sean Powers joined the faculty in 2003 and was appointed chair in 2013. He serves as the Angelia and Steven Stokes Endowed Professor in Environmental Resiliency and Director for the Stokes School of Marine Sciences and is also a Senior Marine Scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. He received a B.S at Loyola University in biology and chemistry, an M.S. degree from the University of New Orleans in biology, and a Ph.D. in biology and oceanography from Texas A&M University. His research focuses on marine fish and invertebrates and their habitats to help direct conservation and restoration efforts of Alabama’s recreational and commercial fisheries. The ultimate goal of his research program is to provide scientifically sound information to direct conservation and restoration efforts of marine fisheries and their habitats.
