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GSD Senior Scientist Awarded Hosler Alumni Scholar Medal

The Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences awarded the 2019 Charles L. Hosler Alumni Scholar Medal to GSD Senior Scientist Stan Benjamin during its annual Wilson Awards Banquet. The Hosler Medal is awarded to an alumi who has made outstanding contributions to the development of science through research, teaching or administrative leadership

Please join us in congratulating Stan for receiving his prestigious award! And, see the July 12, 2019 article in the PENN STATE NEWS for details.

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Last Update: March 18, 2020

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