Solomons, Md. (March 16, 2007) – The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science yesterday honored Captain Michael Reusing for 40 years of service to the University and its research fleet based at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory.
Captain Reusing began working at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory as a research technician in 1967, eventually becoming Captain of the R/V Aquarius in 1983. The 65-foot R/V Aquarius is the University’s primary research vessel and is berthed in Solomons.
Captain Reusing was presented with the service award by Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Director Margaret Palmer, Marine Superintendent Bruce Cornwall, UMCES President Donald Boesch, and UMCES Vice President Steve Wilson at a ceremony in Solomons. |
Captain Michael Reusing (center) receives a 40-year service award for his work at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Also pictured (from left to right) are UMCES Vice President Steve Wilson, UMCES President Donald Boesch, Reusing, Marine Superintendent Bruce Cornwall, and CBL Director Margaret Palmer.
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“Captain Reusing has long-been a staple of the University and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory and an inspiration to those who studied the Bay aboard his ship,” said Laboratory Director Palmer. “His dedication has been critical to the scientific community developing a better understanding of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.”
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is the principal research institution for advanced environmental research and graduate studies within the University System of Maryland. UMCES researchers are helping improve our scientific understanding of Maryland, the region and the world through its three laboratories, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, and Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, as well as the Maryland Sea Grant College. |
