Announces Ken
Thomson Research Award
The Missouri Speleological Survey,Inc. announces the Ken Thomson
Research Award, in memory of Dr. Ken
Thomson, NSS 12551FE. Ken was a
long time cooperator and
president of the Missouri Speleological Survey
as well as being professor of
geology at SMSU, and introducing hundreds
of students to speleology.
This $200 recurring stipend is to be given to a college
student or other
speleological researcher to help
defray the cost of registration and/or
travel for that individual to
present research findings at a speleology
related professional meeting.
Selection of Thomson Research Award winners will be by
the MSS Research
Committee. Nominations should include a synopsis of the
work to be presented as well as
a brief vita sheet indicating student
status or research background.
The award will be considered on an annual
basis, but given only if a
suitable nominee is found.
The MSS is now soliciting donations in memory of Doc
Thomson in support
of this award. Donations are
tax-deductible, and should be sent to MSS
Treasurer Lisa McCann at:
Ken Thomson Research Fund
c/o Lisa McCann, MSS Treasurer