As announced at the end of the event yesterday, our winner is...
@Taollan (Kirt Onthank)
As announced / presented at TONMOCON VI:
Indeed, congratulations! And well-earned.
@Taollan (Kirt Onthank)
As announced / presented at TONMOCON VI:
Kirt has exemplified much of what both TONMO and Monty represent. His summer intern YouTube video blog, Octopodium are often featured on TONMO's Facebook page and they add richness to our Education content on TONMO.com. Kirt started as a member of TONMO while studying for his Masters degree at Walla Walla University, focusing on O. rubescens research. After finishing his doctorate he established and now heads an invert lab, concentrating on cephalopods. The vlog series is focused on using octopuses to help monitor the ocean and shows many of the trials and tribulations of a summer internship. Kirt's lab, his active postings and his candid vlog gives first hand insight for conservation students interested in both the ocean and cephalopod research.
As our 2015-2016 Monty Award winner, a donation of $75 will be made in Taollan’s name to the Coral Reef Restoration program at Mote.
He will also receive a 2-year TONMO account upgrade to Supporter, and a TONMO Mug
Thank You Taollan and Congratulations!
Indeed, congratulations! And well-earned.