Kip R. Thompson

Dr. Kip R. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Missouri State University. He concurrently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves with deployments to conflict zones where he held senior public health roles. His academic credentials include a PhD in Marine Science (University of South Alabama), plus MPH, MS, and BSEd degrees from Missouri State.

Research Focus: Dr. Thompson investigates critical public health challenges including substance abuse patterns, systemic barriers to healthcare access, epidemiological risks of international travel, and control strategies for vector-borne diseases. His work integrates military field experience with academic research.

Awards and Honors:

• Military: Meritorious Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, NATO Balkans Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Civilian: FCTL Teaching Award, Graduate Research Fellowship, Elected Board Member for Greene County Extension

Professional Experience: Prior to Missouri State, he was Lead Instructor for Biological Sciences at Ozarks Technical Community College. His Army Reserve service includes commanding preventive medicine units and directing public health operations in Kuwait and Kosovo.