K-State geography student awarded national internship

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Source: Lisa M. Butler Harrington, 785-532-3410, lbutlerh@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Cortney Moriarty, 785-532-6415

Monday, January 27, 2003

GEOGRAPHY STUDENT AWARDED NATIONAL INTERNSHIP

MANHATTAN -- A recent Kansas State University graduate has been chosen for a 2003 National Geographic Society internship. Tiffany Dean, Manhattan, was awarded one of only 10 internships the society offered this year.

"Dean is the eighth K-State geography student chosen for this prestigious internship," said Lisa M. Butler Harrington, associate professor of geography. The society selects only the strongest students in geography and cartography each year.

Dean will work in the research division of the National Geographic Society under the guidance of an experienced researcher. Her work will focus on ensuring the accuracy of the society's information. Her internship runs from May 19 to Aug. 22.

Dean is a 1998 graduate of Manhattan High School and a 2002 graduate of Kansas State University.

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