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This Year’s Distinguished Service Award

The 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipient is Michael S. Finkler.

Dr. Michael S. Finkler is a Professor of Biology at Indiana University Kokomo. He received his BA in Biology from Kalamazoo College and his MS and PhD in Physiology from Miami University of Ohio.

Mike is a long-time member of the Indiana Academy of Science and has held numerous leadership positions within the Academy. His service contributions to the Academy include:

  • Co-Chair of the Zoology Section, 2008-2011
  • Annual Meeting Organizer, 2009
  • President-Elect, 2011-2012
  • President, 2012-2013
  • Immediate Past-President, 2013-2014
  • Membership Task Force, 2014-2015
  • Academy Treasurer, 2015-present
  • Ex officio member of the Indiana Academy of Science Foundation, 2015-present
  • Nominations and Elections Committee, 2023-present

Mike has been a pillar of stability, dedication, and support to the Academy, and his expertise has been essential to maintaining the stable finances of the Academy. He will complete his term as Treasurer in 2024.

The Indiana Academy of Science proudly recognizes Michael S. Finkler as the 2024 Distinguished Scholar Award recipient!

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