International award for a BEES doctoral student
In October, at a banquet in Austin, Texas, attended by more than 1500 delegates from all over the world, Vera Weisbecker received the highly competitive 2007 Pre-doctoral Award of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
This award is given, in the words of the Society: 'to promote a professional career in vertebrate paleontology by allowing the recipient greater freedom to pursue research during the final stages of the doctoral program'.
Vera's award is for outstanding:
- Scholarly contributions to the field of vertebrate paleontology, including the dissertation project
- Professional activity within the field of vertebrate paleontology; and
- Promise of a productive and important professional role in vertebrate paleontology.
Congratulations Vera!
