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- ↑ "William Powell". www.esf.edu.
- ↑ sfeatherstone@syracuse.com, Steve Featherstone (June 23, 2023). "A CNY scientist's work could change the world. But he might not live long enough to see it happen". newyorkupstate.
- ↑ "William A. Powell, SUNY ESF professor, named Forest Biotechnologist of the Year". syracuse. December 10, 2013.
- ↑ https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/rachel-may/senator-rachel-may-awards-esf-professors-groundbreaking