Paula J. Thompson
Paula J. Thompson, a 1968 alumna of the Biological Sciences Department, was a student of Professor Robert Costello. Professor Robert Costello (1921-2001) was an active member of the Department of Botany (merged with Biological Sciences) at UWM from 1956 until his retirement in 1986. During his tenure, Dr. Costello helped develop the honors program and authored a widely used botany laboratory manual. He is remembered for his service to the community, his excellence as an educator, and his personal warmth.
Impact
Paula honors the impact that Professor Costello had on her life through this gift that supports an upper-level undergraduate who is conducting research in the area of botany.