Student Awards

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- Purple marsh crabs are significantly disrupting carbon cycling in salt marshes along the East Coast of the U.S., according to a study led by Batten School & VIMS scientists.
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- The R. Todd Stravitz Scholars Program will provide full tuition support for students pursuing the new bachelor’s degree in coastal & marine sciences at the Batten School & VIMS.
  
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- National TRAP Program funds large-scale cleanup of discarded fishing gear, first round of subawards totaling more than $1.4M supports 11 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters in nine U.S. states and Palau.
  
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- As an expression of parental pride in their daughter, Taylor Spencer ‘83 and Martha Spencer recently established an undergraduate field research endowment at the Batten School & VIMS.
  
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Student Awards

The following remarks were read by Dean and Director Dr. John Wells during VIMS' annual Awards Ceremony on May 5, 2017 to honor recipients of the 2016 Student Awards. Citations for this year's Service Awards are also available.

Best Student Paper Awards

Each year a committee of faculty and students chooses the best journal articles by VIMS graduate students. This year's winners are Dr. Solomon Chak and Ms. Cassidy Peterson.

Zeigler Student Achievement Award

The Zeigler Award honors the contributions to student needs by Dr. John and Mrs. Marilyn Zeigler. This year's recipient is Mr. Daniel Kaufman.

VIMS Impact

Discover how research, education, and advisory service activities at VIMS benefit the people and marine life of the Chesapeake Bay region and coastal zones around the world. More...