The Hancock Biological Station (HBS) on Kentucky Lake is a year-round facility that is an extended campus of Murray State University. Our mission is to provide scientists with a base of operation for a wide variety of field research and presenting students with opportunities for field-oriented classes, individualized instruction and independent research. Researchers and students benefit from close interactions with researchers, laboratory facilities, field and lake sites, and a strong academic environment.
- Year Founded
- 1972
- Year Joined OBFS
- 1995
- Size of Field Station (hectares)
- 1-100
- FSML Web Address
- https://www.murraystate.edu/hbs
- Private nonprofit organization?
- No
- Universities affiliated / Parent Organization
- Murray State University
- Federal, state, or local governmental partners?
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No
- Member of the Virtual Field
- No