About the author
Sally Palmer is the Communications Coordinator for The University of Texas Marine Science Institute. She received a bachelor of science in marine biology from the University of Rhode Island and earned a masters degree in marine science from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001. Prior to her position handling communications, Sally served as the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve Manager. She also has research experience with benthic ecology, hypoxia, and ecosystem dynamics. Since 2006, Sally has help secure over $16 million in funding for administration, research and construction of educational facilities.
Beatrice “Bea” Limon has been selected to receive The University of Texas at Austin 2015 Outstanding Staff Award. Each year the university selects 30 recipients for this award. Bea was selected from 200 nominees for her commitment to excellence and her consistent, high-level of performance. Bea has worked at UTMSI since 2010 in the custodial department and since that time she has helped make the facilities shine. Her friendly can-do attitude and commitment to excellence never waivers. Congratulations Bea!
