1. has been appointed to the Inspection Team for the National Committee of UNESCO in China,10/15/2007
2. Mentioned on several web sites, news media including Science Daily, CureZone.com, Terra Daily, AlternativeApproaches.com, groupsrv.com, newswise.com, and more, for his new fingdings on the evidence of the life beginnings on the earth; also interviewed by LiveScience.com about my geological discovery in China. The story was featured on the web sites of MSNBC , Fox News Channel, India Times and China View.
3. Editorial in the St Louis Post Dispatch on “We Must Stop Building Levees”, carried by several national news outlets
4. quoted in article in NY Times about floods on Mississppi, story carried by several national news outlets
5. Live interview on FOX news network about floods and levees
6. Taped news broadcast for FOX news about floods and levees
7. Live radio show on KMOX for local flood issues

1. Article about research on Louisiana subsidence discussed in article "Rebuilding the Gulf", Civil Engineering Magazine.
2. 30 minute interview on KMOX Radio on the Anniversary of the destruction of New Orleans
3. Jan 1, 2006, "Relocating New Orleans Picks up Support", by Terry Ganey, front page story about Kusky' research in Columbia Tribune, http://www.showmenews.com/2006/Jan/20060101News004.asp

• Dec. 2005, Feature Story in St. Louis Magazine, "Great Minds of St. Louis- 10 people who are changing the World"
• St/ Louis Post-Dispatch, 11/23/05, front page story "SLU geologists advice to abandon New Orleans causes stir" by E. hand
• NPR, To the Point, Debate on to rebuild or not to rebuild New Orleans, 11/22/05
• NPR-Living on Earth, Coastal Restoration in Louisiana, 11/21/05
• CBS-60 Minutes, interview with Scott Pelly about Hazards and Rebuilding New Orleans, show aired on 11/19/05, called "New Orleans is Sinking"
• CNN- Interview with Pia Malbran about Hurricane Katrina
• CNBC- interview about Hurricane damage along Gulf Coast
• FOX TV- interview about rebuilding New Orleans
• KCBS (Los Angeles), 11/05
• KPIX (San Francisco), 11/05
• WBBM (Chicago), 11/05
• KUTV (Salt Lake City), 11/05
• KSLA (Shreveport, LA), 11/05
• WAFB (Baton Rouge, LA), 11/05

Top-100 National Newspapers (misc. stories about New Orleans):

1. San Francisco Chronicle, 9/05
2. Atlanta Journal Constitution, 8/05
3. Dallas Morning News 11/05
4. Kansas City Star, 11/05
5. Columbus (Ohio) Ledger-Enquirer, 11/05
6. Charlotte (NC) Observer, 11/05
7. The State (SC), 11/05
8. Clarion Ledger (Jackson, MS)

Other National Newspapers:

1. San Louis Obispo (CA) Tribune, 11/05
2. Monterey County (CA) Herald, 11/05
3. Myrtle Beach (SC) Sun News, 11/05
4. Duluth (MN) News Tribune, 11/05

Wire Services:

1. Associated Press, 11/05
2. Reuter’s 11/05
3. Knight Ridder, 10/05
4. United Press International 11/05

Web Sites:

1. Slate.com 9/05
2. About.com 11/05
3. Science Daily.com 11/05
4. Metro Toronto.com, 11/05
5. Climate Ark.com 9/05
6. Web India.com 11/05
7. Daily Comet.com 11/05

Local and Regional Newspapers:           

1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 11/05 (front page story)
2. Columbia Tribune News

• Boston Globe, Editorial (by Kusky) entitled “Time to Move to Higher Ground” click here
• Citation in Time Magazine article, “An American Tragedy, The Fragile Gulf, by Jeffrey Kluger, September 12 2005
• Citation in Newsweek Magazine on rebuilding New Orleans, Sept. 2005
• Citation in The Washington Times, “Many People moving into path of disaster, by Joyce Howard Price, October 26, 2005
• Citation in Charlotte Observer (and syndicated Knight Ridder newspapers) on “Ideas to rebuild New Orleans are all over the map, Oct. 26, 2005
• 2005, South China News Agency, story on research on south China granites and natural area preservation

Appointed scientific adviser to mountain site in China

• sqs.gov (http://www.sqs.gov.cn/index1.asp)
• sanqingshan.net (http://www.sanqingshan.net.cn/sqxinwen/sy4.asp)
• jiangxi.jxnews.com (http://jiangxi.jxnews.com.cn/system/2005/09/12/002137280.shtml)
• jxgdw.com (http://www.jxgdw.com/tour/lyzx/2005-09-13/3000064987.html)

• Baida, Chinese News Agency, June 2004

• Bradenton (FL) Herald, 2003
• Charleston (VA) Post and Courier, 2003
• Interest Alert (Folsum, CA), 2003
• Journal News (White Plains, NY), 2003
• Lock Haven (PA) Express., 2003
• Orlando Sentinel (No. 35 paper with 256,520 readers), 2003
• Reading (PA) Eagle, 2003
• The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, CA), 2003
• United Press International, 2003
• Waterbury (CT) Republican-American, 2003
• Received citation from Elsevier for having one of the top 10 most downloaded articles in 2003, for the paper:
  Kusky, T.M., and Ramadan, T., 2002, Structural Controls on NeoProterozoic Mineralization in the SE Desert, Egypt: An integrated Field, Landsat TM, and SIR C/X Approach, Journal of African Earth Sciences, volume 35, p. 107-121.
• 2003 St. Louis Post-Dispatch, front page story by Tina Hessman "In Search of Early Life", about my research in China.  Story also carried by a few dozen other papers in the nation.
• 2003 Universitas, Winter 2003, SLU Prof Digs up new Evidence, p. 5.

• Dec. 3, 2002. “Plate Tectonics May Have Commenced Much Earlier Than Current Theories Suggest”. The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. http://www.aig.asn.au/plate_tectonics.h 2002    Dec. 1, 2002, “Chimneys  from an Ancient Ocean”,  article in Geotimes by Christina Reed, about  discovery and work on 2.5 billion year old sea floor black smoker chimney, and probably  early life forms.
• 2002    July 8, 2002, Old and sub-crusty: Continents were on the move 2.5 billion years ago, geologist says. The Geological Society of London, Geology News.
              http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/template.cfm?name=OldAndCrusty
• 2002 July 6, 2002, BLIVet Radio, The Radio weblog of Hal Rager.
              http://radio.weblogs.com/0100699/2002/07/06.html
• 2002 Presented Award and Certificate for "One of the Top 10 Science Stories of 2001", by Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology.  Story on oldest ophiolite was rated number 4 science story for the year.
• 2002 Italy, Science, Un pezzo di oceanocsotto la Muraglia cinese Giovanni Caprara. Un frammento di roccia scoperto nelle vicinanze della Grande Muraglia cinese rivela una sorpresa sui meccanismi della nostra Terra, http://www.corriere.it/Rubriche/Scienze/notizie/fossile_cina.shtml
• 2002 ABP News, Academia Brasileira de Paraciências (ABP) - abp1@uol.com.br
  Mande esta matéria para um amigo, Mande seu comentário sobre esta matéria
• 2002 Numerous Chinese Newspapers carry story of Award by Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, given to T. Kusky and J. Li, for one of the top-10 science discoveries of 2001.
• 2001 Nederlandse Geologische Vereniging, Geonieuws 217, July 1 2002.  Article about Research in China.
• Nederlandse Geologische Vereniging, NGV-Geonieuws, June 1 2002, Elektronische Geologische Nieuwsrubriek http://www.geo.uu.nl/ngv/geonieuws/nieuws-22.htm
• 2002 Scientific American: http://www.sciam.com/news/051401/2.html  Article "Tectonic Plates Moved Earlier Than Previously Thought" by Harald Franzen about  research in China, and implications for tectonics, and the evolution of life.
• 2002 Discovery.com.  Feature article in Discovery Magazine on life in the Precambrian, and the influences of oceans, continents, atmospheric chemistry on life and seasons.
• 2002 Recipient of the Sigma Xi Scientist of the Year Award. Awarded by the Saint Louis University Chapter of Sigma Xi.
• 2002 Reports in approximately two dozen Chinese and Asian newspapers on Award for one of top 10 scientific reports in 2001, by Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology.
• 2002 Report in Geosociety, Geotimes May 2002, volume 47, number 5, p. 35
• Research selected as one of top-11 of year, and has July 2002 GSA-Today issue and cover dedicated to my research in China.
• 2002 August 2002, Newsweek (Poland), volume 366, number 79, p. 57.
• 2002 July 1, 2002.  Press Release by Geological Society of America on my research- “GSA TODAY Media Highlights- Archean Podiform Chromitites and Mantle Tectonites in Ophiolitic Mélange, North China Craton: A Record of Early Oceanic Mantle Processes”
• 2002 July 1, 2002.  Press Release by Saint Louis University, “Geologist's Discovery may unlock secrets to start of life on Earth”  Lead Story for Saint Louis University News, July 1-8.
• 2002 July 3, 2002, Scientist continues to build case for origin of plate tectonics, Wissemschaftliche Berichte, http://www.innovations-report.com/berichte/ansicht_ctyp1.php3?id=11034
• 2002 July 4, 2002, Peking University news, http://pkunews.pku.edu.cn/enc/NEWS/206/27af.htm
• 2002 July 5, 2002, Saint Louis University Geologist's Discovery May Unlock Secrets To Start of Life on Earth, Science Daily Magazine, http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/07/020705091511.htm
• 2002  July 8, 2002, Ancient rock shows earliest evidence of continental drift, Ananova
• 2002 July 8, 2002, Interview Aired on BBC-The World, aired on world-wide news service.
• 2002 July 8, 2002, Ancient Rock Points to Life's Origin, BBC-News, Sci/Tech, http://www.news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/news_id2098000/2098561.stm
• 2002 July 9, 2002, Mochten Sie taglich mehr Nachrichten lesen?  Wissenschaft-online (German Scientific American), http>//www.wissenschaft-online.de/abo/ticker/595406
• 2002 July 10, 2002, Saint Louis University researchers uncover evidence that sheds light on origins of the planet, http://www.globaltechnoscan.com/16May-22May01/planet.htm
• 2002 July 10, 2002, Discovery Channel, Discovery News, Study: First Continents formed in a hurry, http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20020225/waterworld.html
• 2002 July 11, 2002. Research added to "Windows to the Universe" educational web site (www.windows.ucar.edu) about the Chinese Archean rocks discovered and described by Dr. Kusky and others. 
• 2002 July 2002, Astronomy Magazine, In the Beginning, There Was Plate Tectonics, by Maggie McKee,
  http://www.astronomy.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/000/952adwgv.asp
• 2002 July 30, 2002, Berliner Zeitung, Wann begann die Plattentekonik (When did plate tectonics begin?)
• 2002 July 2002, Material Research Society Bulletin, News Story on Archean Chromitites.
• Presented St. Louis University's Award for Research Achievement and Funding Success presented by Office of Sponsored Programs.
• 2002 http://www.cientic.com/cn_novidades_mai01.html
• 2002 Brasil, Idade geológica de continentes é maior do que se pensava
       http://www.agbcuritiba.hpg.ig.com.br/Artigos/ind-geologia.htm
• 2002 amazings.com, Origen Temprano de la Vida en la Tierra, http://www.amazings.com/ciencia/noticias/100702b.html
• 2002  Astronova, 'Ontwikkeling leven begon eerder dan gedacht', Nieuwsbericht   00169, http://www.astronova.nl/archief/nieuws2001/05_22_01_2.htm
• 2002 August 7, 2002, VN Express, Vietnam, Các lu.c ?i.a ?ã trôi gia.t tu+` ra^'t so+'m, http://us.vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Khoa-hoc/2002/07/3B9BDF0B/
  Daily news from Vietnam's most popular Online Magazine
• 2002 News Stories about Archean Asthenosphere and Podiform Chromites
• June 27, 2002, Xinhua News Agency, China, Prehistoric rocks tell plate tectonic process.
• 2002 Feb. 25, 2002, Discovery News, Study: First Continents Formed in a Hurry, By Larry O'Hanlon, http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20020225/waterworld.html
• 2002  Interviewed by U.S. News and World Report for Story on Precambrian Ophiolites, Continental Flooding, and the Origin of Seasons.  Story appeared  in January 28-Feb. 4 issue, p. 37, 2002. 

• 2000  Biography in Who’s Who in America
• 2000  Awarded Sponsorship by GSA International Division Management and Awards Committee to provide travel funds for invited speakers to Theme Session # 27 “Evolution of the East African and Related Orogens, and the Assembly of   Gondwana”, at GSA Annual Meeting, Reno Nevada.  Co-Conveneres, T. M.   Kusky, R.D. Tucker, and R.J. Stern.
• 2000 Article on community service activities in Foxboro Reporter

• 1999 Anchorage Daily Times, Article on Research
• 1999 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Special Recognition Award for Community Service, Athletic Accomplishments, and Fundraising
• 1999 Article on Community Service activities in “Inside the Institute” magazine
• 1999 Journal of Geodynamics, Commendation for Excellence in Reviewing
• 1999 Letter of Commendation from Minister of Water Resources, Sultanate of Oman, on successful completion of project “Using Satellite Images for Ground Water  Exploration in the Sultanate of Oman”

• 1998 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Special Recognition Award for Community Service, Athletic Accomplishments, and Fundraising
• 1998  Nominated for Alan T. Waterman Award for Contributions of Science to Society
• 1998 Citation from Omani Director General of Water Resources Assessment for Excellence in Presenting Training Course in Geological Field Methods to Omani  Ministry of Water Resources Scientists, and for Research in the Sultanate of Oman
• 1998 Article on Community Service activities in Foxboro Reporter
• 1998 Article on Community Service activities in Middlesex News
• 1998 Tectonophysics, Commendation for Excellence in Reviewing

• 1997 Precambrian Research, Commendation for Excellence in Reviewing
• 1997 Certificate of Appreciation, Boston University Deans Office of Student Advising and Orientation
• 1997 Boston Bay Group, Recognition for Research Excellence
• 1997 Certificate of Appreciation, Boston University President’s Office, Presidential      University Graduate Fellowship Program
• 1997 Tectonophysics, Commendation for Excellence in Reviewing
• 1997 Recognition for Hosting Vice-President of Saudi Arabian Majlis A’Shura    (Legislature), for Research Review

• 1996 Recognition for Hosting Visiting Delegation from Mamara Research Center, Turkey
• 1996 Certificate of Appreciation, Boston University Deans Office of Student Advising and Orientation
• 1996 Tectonophysics, Commendation for Excellence in Reviewing
• 1996  Certificate of Appreciation, Boston University President’s Office, Presidential       University Graduate Fellowship Program
• 1996  Certificate of Appreciation, Boston University Deans Office for Directing        Undergraduate Independent Work for Distinction

• 1995 Contributor to “Fractals in Nature” Exhibit at Boston Museum of Science
• 1995 Certificate of Appreciation, Boston University Deans Office of Student Advising and Orientation
• 1995 Geotimes, Commendation for February Highlights Issue Article
• 1995 Judge for University-wide Graduate Student Research Day Exhibit
• 1995 Recognition for Hosting Crown Prince of Bahrain, for Research Review
• 1995 Recognition for Hosting Delegation from National Agricultural Research Project Review Panel

• 1994 Nominated for Biggs Award for Teaching Excellence
• 1994 Certificate of Appreciation, Boston University Deans Office of Student Advising and Orientation
• 1994 Certificate of Appreciation, Boston University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Recruiting Program

• 1993 Egyptian Gazette, Article Describing Research with F. El-Baz
• 1993 Recognition for Hosting Delegation from National Agricultural Research Project Review Panel
• 1993 Commendation for Hosting Kuwaiti Delegation on Scientific Research

• 1992 Homer (Alaska) News, Article on Research in Alaska (v. 19, number 35)

• 1980  Regents Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

  Kusky was mentioned by several news media for his new findings, 08/07/2007;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;Discovery Provides Key Evidence Of Life's Beginnings, 07/31/2007 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;New Orleans and Katrina ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;Dr. Kusky has been appointed to the Inspection Team for the National Committee of UNESCO in China.