COLUMBUS, OH - Richard D. Hoare, Ph.D, professor emeritus at Bowling Green State University, has been awarded the William W. Mather Medal for 2002 by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Sponsored by ODNR's Division of Geological Survey, the prestigious medal is named for Ohio's first state geologist who served from 1837 to 1838. It is awarded annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the study of Ohio geology.
I am very pleased that Dr. Hoare has been selected to receive the Mather Medal this year, said Thomas M. Berg, current state geologist and chief of the ODNR Division of Geological Survey. His extraordinary accomplishments have been a great asset to the Division of Geological Survey and his professionalism serves as a model for all scientists.
Dr. Hoare has been a leading publisher of scientific work on Ohio's fossils, including more than 60 papers published on paleontology. He also authored four chapters in the Division of Geological Survey's highly acclaimed book Fossils of Ohio, and co-authored several survey bulletins and a survey report of investigations. Dr. Hoare's career spans more than 40 years, during which time he trained many students in Ohio geology and advised at least 31 master's candidates.
Dick's commitment to lifelong learning and Ohio geology is best exemplified by his continued research and publications after retirement, stated Dr. Joseph Frizado, former geology department chairman for Bowling Green State University. Dick stopped teaching; but he didn't stop working and continues to make significant contributions to paleontology.
ODNR will host a banquet in honor of Dr. Hoare at 6 p.m. on October 18 at the Fawcett Center of The Ohio State University in Columbus.