In 2001 he received the SIUC Outstanding Scholar Award. In 2003 he received the Carski Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching from the American Society for Microbiology. Mike’s research is (A) ______ on bacteria that inhabit extreme environments, and for the past 12 years he has studied the microbiology of permanently ice-covered lakes in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica. In addition to his research papers, he has edited a major treatise on phototrophic bacteria and served for over a decade as chief editor of the (B) _______ Archives of Microbiology. He currently serves on the editorial board of Environmental Microbiology. Mike’s non-scientific (C) _______ include forestry, reading, and caring for his dogs and horses. He lives (D) _______ a peaceful and quiet lake with his wife, Nancy, five shelter dogs (Gaino, Snuffy, Pepto, Peanut, and Merry), and four horses (Springer, Feivel, Gwen, and Festus).

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One thing is certain. Most people do not get enough exercise in their (A) ______ routines. All of the advances of modem technology – from(B) _______ can openers to power steering – have made life easier, more comfortable and much less physically (C) _______ . Yet our bodies need activity, especially if they are carrying around too (D) ______ fat. Satisfying this need requires a definite plan, and a commitment.

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