Dr. Michael R. Hudson, associate professor of geology, began teaching at Ashland University in 1982. He has a Ph.D. from Miami University (Ohio), a Masters from Indiana University, and Bachelors from St. Lawrence University (New York), all with majors in geology. He is the President of the Faculty Senate, advisor to the Geology Club, the recipient of two Mentor Awards, and Director of the annual Mohican District Science Fair. He is currently active with his students in geochemical research on rocks from both northern New York and north central Ohio.