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Jacksonville University honors Dr. Edith Widder with Marine Science Pioneer Award

The Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) presented the 2019  Marine Science Pioneer Award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to deep-sea explorer, scientist, inventor, and conservationist Dr. Edith Widder. She is the first woman to receive the award.

President Tim Cost, ’81, presented the award along with MSRI Director Dr. Quinton White to Dr. Widder during a luncheon at the River House.

Dr. Widder spent Tuesday morning with marine science students encouraging them to become life-long explorers before delivering a similar, hopeful message during a luncheon awards ceremony presentation at the River House.

  • Dr. Widder speaks to students
  • Dr. Widder with marine science students
  • Dr. Widder presentation about exploration
  • Dr. Widder presentation about giant squid
  • Dr. Widder answers questions
  • Students model T-shirts
  • Dr. Widder accepts award