The William L. Wilson Scholarship in Karst Science

Administered by the Karst Waters Institute

www.karstwaters.org

Jason Siemion is the 2004 and first recipient of the William L. Wilson Memorial Scholarship (WLWMS) for karst and geology studies. Mr. Siemion holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, 2002, from the State University of New York (SUNY), College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He is currently a Masters of Geology candidate in the Hydrology Program, SUNY at Oneonta. He is studying under Arthur Palmer, Director of the Water Resources Program and professor at SUNY.

Mr. Siemion’s topic is a determining the groundwater characteristics of selected karst aquifers in eastern New York using three techniques—analysis of radium isotopes, interpretation of dissolved solids and quantitative dye tracing.

Recommendations include his involvement in the local caving community, his efficient fieldwork with attention to detail using good science and in an efficient manner.

We are happy to award this first scholarship to such a dedicated candidate.