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Trinity Professor to Receive Geological Institute Awards

Oct. 21, 2003 – Edward C. Roy Jr., the Pryon Distinguished Professor of Geosciences at Trinity University, will receive two awards in November from the American Geological Institute during the Geological Society of America’s annual conference in Seattle, Wash.  On Nov. 2, Professor Roy will be given the Institute’s most prestigious award, the Ian Campbell Medal, for his many contributions as a geologist, educator, administrator, and public service. He was cited for his advocacy of earth science education and for his efforts to strengthen the science and engineering courses offered at Trinity. On Nov. 4, he also will receive the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service, an honor given annually by the institute in recognition of outstanding service by a particular geoscientist to the organization and to the profession.  During his 35 year tenure at Trinity, Professor Roy has been vice president for academic affairs; dean of the division of sciences, mathematics, and engineering; and chair of the geology department. In 2002, Professor Roy was appointed by the commissioner of the Texas Education Agency as chairman of the Texas Earth Science Task Force to assess earth science as a core high-school course. He began his career as a micropaleontologist for Shell Oil Co., after earning a bachelor’s degree in geology and a doctorate in geology from The Ohio State University. Professor Roy was president of the Institute in 1997 and served as secretary from 1988-90. He is active in many professional organizations and has held offices in the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Society and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and served on committees of several national science organizations. At Trinity, Professor Roy was named the University’s Outstanding Professor in 1967. Marcus E. Milling, executive director of the Institute, described Professor Roy’s contribution to the geosciences field as “invaluable,” adding, “Ed is also an ardent advocate for earth science education who has devoted significant time to help students, academic administrators, and political leaders understand the importance of the geosciences in our daily lives here at home and around the world.” One of Professor Roy’s former students, Scott W. Tinker, director of the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, lauded the professor for continuing “to lead by example in his efforts to advance science education in Texas and the nation.” The American Geological Institute was founded in 1948 as a non-profit federation of 41 scientific and professional associations that represent more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists.  Trinity University is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences institution noted for its exceptional faculty and commitment to the comprehensive preparation of its talented student body. It is a learning community that has charted its course with a steadfast commitment to excellence since it was founded in 1869.

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Last updated on October 29, 2003 by the Office of Public Relations