Michael R. Willig

Armando Rodríguez-Durán and Michael R. Willig
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Michael R. Willig is Professor of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University.
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Armando Rodríguez-Durán and Michael R. Willig

MICHAEL R. WILLIG , Ph.D. , Pittsburgh , Professor of Biological Sciences

Michael Willig, Ph.D. Texas Tech University mwillig@ttu.edu

Michael Willig, a Texas Tech University biology professor and chair of the Merriam Award committee, said many scientists do basic science but Bowyer stands out for his applied research.

"He's had a lot of impact in the areas he's studied, and that was an important consideration for the committee," Willig said.
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The award comes with the opportunity to write the lead article in an edition of the Journal of Mammology and also is a symbol of the respect other scientists and professors have for the winner, Willig said.

"Terry has sort of achieved the pinnacle of what we all would like to become," he said.

Willig said the award committee also was impressed by Bowyer's teaching skills and his work as adviser to graduate and undergraduate students.
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"Terry's had a really large impact on his students," Willig said.