In the dissertation of our graduate student, Lawrence Roberge, warns that invasive species can be the next form of biological weapons whether it is a bug, plant or another form of life, can damage a nation or region, collapsing its economy and/or killing off plants, animals and even humans which can be distributed simply and anonymously.

His research has been recognized and published in Business Wire (businesswire.com) and has received hundreds of hits while being picked up by UPI and other press agencies. Those links are found below:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111109006377/en/AIU-Ph.D-Asks-Invasive-Species-Biological-Weapon

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/11/09/Bioterrorism-threat-seen-in-alien-or-invasive-species/UPI-29271320864203/

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=353373

His advisor Dr. Franklin Valcin sent him the following congratulatory message in regards to his recent accomplishment.

Dear Dr. Roberge:

Once again, I find it delightful to communicate with you on the issue of your overall academic performance.

This time, I want to congratulate you for your quite informative and interesting publication in a BusinessWire.com column. Your article adds to both our pride of having worked with a student of your stature and the value of andragogy that proves increasingly unquestionable.

I anticipate your knowledge and skills will be recognized and used, and I particularly hope that the United States Department of Agriculture will take the appropriate step to capitalize on your warnings for the benefit and safety of our entire nation. Eventually, Atlantic International University will be acknowledged as an academic bridge that played a role of a certain magnitude in the definite end result of your wonderful initiative.

Congratulations once again, dear Dr. Roberge, and God bless!


Dr. Franklin Valcin

Instructional Designer

Atlantic International University

Congratulations, Lawrence, on behalf of your Alma Mater, AIU