June 13, 2018
Professor Emeritus William Ausich receives Moore Medal
Professor Emeritus and Orton Geology Museum Director William Ausich was presented with the 2018 R.C. Moore Medal for Excellence in Paleontology at last month's Salt Lake City AAPG/SEPM meeting. The award recognizes his contributions to national and international paleontology, especially as a leader in crinoid research. It also recognizes his inspiring and exemplary university teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and his extensive professional service to the geological community.