News
There is an excellent scholarship opportunity for National AWRA graduate or undergraduate student members. The deadline is April 22, 2011 so be sure and check it out! Its only $30 to join national.
http://www.awra.org/news/2011-
Congratulations to our treasurer Rachael Vaicunas for winning the 2010 AWRA Best Student Poster Award at the AWRA Annual Conference!!
http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2011/dec/water-resources-award-120710.html
Graduate research fellowships available at Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve
DOVER (Sept. 8, 2010) – The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) has announced that two research fellowships in coastal and estuarine sciences will be available beginning in the summer of 2011 for graduate students who are enrolled in full-time masters or doctoral programs at accredited U.S. universities. The fellowships are funded through the National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowship Program, supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The fellowships will be awarded for one to three years and include a stipend of $20,000 per year. Special consideration will be given to proposals addressing two critical topics of DNERR – the impacts of climate change on the Delaware estuary and estuarine and watershed restoration.
Complete information, application forms and procedures can be found at http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/
Research must be completed, in part, within the boundaries of the DNERR, which includes portions of the St. Jones River near Dover, Blackbird Creek near Townsend and the Delaware Bay. A map showing the boundaries of the DNERR is available at http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/ Established in 1997, the National Estuarine Research Reserve Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for students to conduct research within a National Estuarine Research Reserve and contribute to scientific understanding of estuaries and coastal management in a collaborative and supportive environment. Fellows gain hands-on experience by engaging with reserve staff and participating in the reserve's research, education, stewardship and training programs. Fellows are selected based on the quality of the proposed research, the applicability of the topic to the reserve’s scientific focus areas, the resource management goals of the proposed reserve, and the student’s academic record (based on applicant’s transcripts and two letters of reference). For more information, contact Dr. Robert Scarborough, DNERR research coordinator at Bob.Scarborough@state.de.us. The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is one of 27 National Estuarine Research Reserves across the country. Its mission is: to preserve and manage the natural resources within the Reserve as a place for research; to provide education and outreach programs that promote better understanding of Delaware’s estuarine and coastal areas; and to promote informed coastal decision-making. Established in 1993, DNERR includes two main components, the Blackbird Creek Reserve near Townsend and the St. Jones Reserve near Dover, with both brackish and freshwater estuaries that represent the diverse estuarine ecosystems found throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. DNERR is a cooperative program between the State of Delaware and NOAA.
Student Chapter Essay Competition to Attend the 2010 AWRA Annual Conference in Philadelphia!
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November 1-4, 2010
Essays Due: Monday September 20, 2010 by 5pm
Winners Announced: Friday October 1, 2010
The prize: Two individuals will win full conference registration! That's a value of $125!
How it works: You must submit an essay of 500 words or less on why you want to attend the conference and how you think you would benefit from it. Please include your area of concentration and your undergraduate/graduate status. Essays must be emailed to de.awra@gmail.com by 5pm on Sept. 20. Please include your name in the file name as well as in the document. Essays will be judged by a panel of state chapter members and the winners will be announced on Oct. 1.
(Winners must have previously registered as a national member ($30) or pay the $50 difference between the member and non-member price. Transportation is not included).
Eligibility:
- Must be a member of the student chapter who have paid their yearly dues of $5 prior to Sept. 20th
- Must be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student
See http://www.awra.org/meetings/Philadelphia2010/ for conference details
September 2, 2010
Elections are going on now!
If you are interested in running for a position please email de.awra@gmail.com letting us know what position you want to run for and a short paragraph of why you want to run/your ideas for next year by 5:00 pm May 25. Available positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. Please see the bylaws for position descriptions. Afterwards we'll send out an email allowing you to vote online.
Just FYI
NOTICE: HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET A RAINBARREL AT A VERY REDUCED PRICE! ALL CONTACT INFORMATION IS LISTED IN THE NOTICE.
The Rain Barrel distribution for New Castle County residents will be held Monday, May 17th and Tuesday May 18th from 10 am to 7 pm at 2430 Old County Road, Newark (at the maintenance facility located at the back of the property, signs will be posted). The barrels will be available on a first come first serve basis only and will cost $66. Please bring a Money Order or Check made payable to the STATE of DELAWARE. Below is a link with direction to the pickup location
If you have any questions please call the Nonpoint Source Program at 302-739-9922 or email Sharon.webb@state.de.us.Thank you for your interest in the program.
April 15, 2010
DEAWRA Membership Dues
Student membership for the DEAWRA is $5 for one year. Its a great idea to join and something to put on your resume. You can get membership applications from Sarah or Erin upstairs in the DGS Annex or online at http://www.deawra.org/membershipapp. We accept check or cash and applications can be left in Sarah or Erin's mailboxes in 180 Graham Hall. You can also give them to us whenever you see us next!
February 26, 2010
2010-2011 Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship Opportunities
AWRA undergraduate and graduate student members are eligible for $2,000 scholarships from the National AWRA. The undergraduate scholarship will be awarded to the student most qualified by academic performance, and the graduate scholarship will be awarded to the student most qualified by academic and/or research performance.Applications are due by April 23, 2010 and winners are announced in the summer. Please go here for more details.
February 19, 2010
Delaware Student Chapter of the American Water Resources Association is Up and Running!!
Spring 2008 marks a significant event for the graduate students at the University of Delaware – the founding of the Delaware Student Chapter of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA). Our final recognition by the University of Delaware as an official student group took place mid-March. We have yet to triumph our greatest obstacle of becoming a joint organization of both graduate and undergraduate students recognized by UD, as well as AWRA. Consensus ruled to first establish the Delaware Student Chapter of AWRA as a graduate student organization. Once fully established as a graduate student chapter, our aspirations include reaching out to recruit undergraduates and other students within the state.
Long term goals aside, the fundamental objective of the student section is to promote awareness of water related issues in our communities. Our founding members are policy students, but recruitment across campus, in the fields of engineering, marine studies, geography, and various other disciplines, is a priority of the group. The purpose of the multidisciplinary approach is to expand our knowledge base and connections in the water resources field.
The interaction between the student and state chapters will assist with this objective by bridging the gap between the two sections and the fields represented among them. The formation of a mentoring program will provide guidance and exposure to the professional community, hopefully resulting in opportunities for internships and careers. This relationship is reciprocal in nature. The State Chapter benefits from investing in the future of the water resources field, while students gain from exposure, promoting our growth and knowledge of the water resources field.
The Student Chapter plans to attend the State Chapter meetings which will provide an opportunity for networking. We anticipate attending the upcoming Mid-Atlantic AWRA Conference and the 2008 National AWRA Conference in New Orleans this fall. In addition, the coordination of the two sections presents greater opportunities for involvement in the community. The Student Chapter will no doubt partake in many events with the State Chapter, such as Coast Day, Community Day, and Ag Day at the University of Delaware. In addition to our participation with the State Chapter, we have our own agenda. Our first event for the student group is the Christina River Clean-up on April 19th.
Not only do we aim to give back to the community through various events, we expect to have a little fun too. The student chapter will have several social events throughout the school year to keep members active and interested, as well as to attract new members. The potential activities include camping, canoeing, barbeques, intramural dodgeball, and touring a local brewery. (Water is necessary in the brewing of beer of course!) In essence, our ambition is to promote water resource management within the community and among ourselves in an enjoyable and enlightening atmosphere, which will encourage individuals to participate with us on our endeavors.
March 21, 2008