MSI Graduate Students Honored at International Meeting

Shin Nakayama (left) and Ken Webb (right) at
2008 Larval Fish Conference in Germany

The 32^nd annual Larval Fish Conference was held in Kiel, Germany, August 2-7, 2008, with about 180 participants from all over the world. The Marine Science Institute was well represented, with scientific presentations given by students Scott Applebaum, Shinnosuke Nakayama, and Ken Webb and researchers Scott Holt, Alfredo Ojanguren, and Lee Fuiman. In addition, Alfredo organized a special workshop for students on the process of scientific publication, which was attended by 50-60 students.

Shin Nakayama and Ken Webb received honorable mention for the best student paper award at the conference. This award have been given to the best student presentation each year since 1988 and MSI is the most honored institution in this competition. Past MSI students honored include:

Michael Smith (Honorable Mention 2000)
Sharon Herzka (Honorable Mention 1999)
Sharon Herzka (Winner 1998)
Jay Rooker (Honorable Mention 1997)
Jay Rooker (Winner 1996)
Kirsten Poling (Honorable Mention 1996)

Incidentally, Shin Nakayama won the award as a student at Kyoto University before coming to MSI.

Created: Wednesday August 13, 2008