Clayton H. Johnson
Award

The Clayton H. Johnson "Best Paper" Award is presented annually to the graduate student who presents the best research paper in the Geology–Geophysics Section at the annual meeting of the Missouri Academy of Sciences.  The award includes a cash stipend (currently $250), an engraved geologic hammer, a plaque and certificate of recognition from the Association, and expenses for attending the annual meeting and field trip of the Association.  The winning paper is determined on the basis of scientific merit, speaking ability, timing, quality of abstract, and presenter's response to questions.

Recent recipients:

  • 2007: David Gaunt, Missouri State University
  • 2006: Daniel Russell Lasco, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 2005: Mark Dudley, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 2004: James Mataragio, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 2003: Jo A. Schaper, University of Missouri–Columbia
  • 2002: Joseph D. Drew, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 2001: James Kaufmann, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 2000: Todd A. Lippencott, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 1999: David A. Ryckman, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 1998: Michael J. Jarvis, Southeast Missouri State University
  • 1997: Jesse A. Baker
  • 1996: 
  • 1995: Ari Kogut, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 1994: Francis Chandler Furman, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 1993: Ann Hagni, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 1992: Francis Chandler Furman, University of Missouri–Rolla
  • 1991: James D. Loch, University of Missouri–Columbia
  • 1990: John T. Howard, Southeast Missouri State University
  • 1989: Mark Dudley, Central Missouri State University
  • 1988: Lori A. Hathon, University of Missouri–Columbia
  • 1987: Dotty Lofstrom, University of Missouri–Columbia

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