Kenosha native honored by Marquette University's Department of Biological Sciences

MILWAUKEE, WI (07/19/2012)(readMedia)-- Tyler Harvey, son of Randal Harvey and Kathy Nelson, was honored with the Catherine Welsh Smith Research Award from Marquette University's Department of Biological Sciences. Harvey graduated in May with a bachelor of science in biological sciences.

The Catherine Welsh Smith Award recognizes outstanding achievement in biological research by a junior or senior majoring in biological sciences. The award committee selects the winner from nominations from faculty of students who have displayed talent for research, including initiative, independence and the ability to design and carry out experiments. Harvey conducted his research in the laboratory of Gail Waring, professor of biological sciences.

A plaque listing former recipients' names is on permanent display in the biological sciences department. A separate plaque is presented to the student together with a monetary award of $500.