I don't know what it stands for but, after brainstorming over coffee this morning, we came up with the following: Since Ms. is used whether a person is Married (M) or Single (s), the designation Ms. seems appropriate. Cyndy -- Dr. Cynthia M. Galloway Associate Professor Dept. of Biology Campus Box 158 Texas A&M University Kingsville, TX 78363 (512)595-3790 FAX: 512/595-3409