Elizabeth Morris
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Elizabeth M. Morris, OBE
(born 1946, also known as Liz Morris) is a glaciologist and Senior Associate at the Scott Polar Research Institute
, University of Cambridge
. She has been a visiting professor at the University of Reading
since 1995. Formerly head of the ice and climate division at the British Antarctic Survey
, from 1986 to 1999, and president of the International Glaciological Society
, from 2002 to 2005. She was awarded the Polar Medal
in 2003 for her services to Antarctic science.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 1946, also known as Liz Morris) is a glaciologist and Senior Associate at the Scott Polar Research Institute
Scott Polar Research Institute
The Scott Polar Research Institute is a centre for research into the polar regions and glaciology worldwide. It is a sub-department of the Department of Geography in the University of Cambridge, located on Lensfield Road in the south of Cambridge ....
, University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
. She has been a visiting professor at the University of Reading
University of Reading
The University of Reading is a university in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. The University was established in 1892 as University College, Reading and received its Royal Charter in 1926. It is based on several campuses in, and around, the town of Reading.The University has a long tradition...
since 1995. Formerly head of the ice and climate division at the British Antarctic Survey
British Antarctic Survey
The British Antarctic Survey is the United Kingdom's national Antarctic operation and has an active role in Antarctic affairs. BAS is part of the Natural Environment Research Council and has over 400 staff. It operates five research stations, two ships and five aircraft in and around Antarctica....
, from 1986 to 1999, and president of the International Glaciological Society
International Glaciological Society
The International Glaciological Society was founded in 1936 to provide a focus for individuals interested in glaciology, practical and scientific aspects of snow and ice. It was originally known as the 'Association for the Study of Snow and Ice'. The name was changed to the 'British Glaciological...
, from 2002 to 2005. She was awarded the Polar Medal
Polar Medal
The Polar Medal is a medal awarded by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. It was instituted in 1857 as the Arctic Medal and renamed the Polar Medal in 1904.-History:...
in 2003 for her services to Antarctic science.