Awards
Lorenz G. Straub Award
Established under the Lorenz G. Straub Memorial Fund, this award is given for the most meritorious thesis in hydraulic engineering, ecohydraulics, or related fields. The competition is international, and nominations may be made by any recognized civil and environmental engineering program in the world. Recipients are presented with a Straub Award medal and a monetary gift.
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Alvin G. Anderson Award
This award is given to a University of Minnesota student pursuing graduate studies in water resources. Special consideration is given to students involved in the sediment transportation field, which was Dr. Anderson's specialty. The Anderson Award is presented in the form of books relating to the recipient's study interests.
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Edward Silberman Fellowship
This fellowship rewards academically outstanding students who perform their research at SAFL and honors the contribution Professor Edward Silberman has made to the Laboratory's academic environment. The Silberman Fellowship provides a monetary award to support the graduate student.
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Frank and Julie Tsai Travel Award
Established by a donation from Frank and Julie Tsai to enhance the experience of SAFL graduate students, this monetary award is granted to graduate students to assist with travel expenses associated with attending professional conferences. Students may receive a maximum of two travel awards: one each in the course of a master's and Ph.D. program (if applicable).
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Heinz G. Stefan Fellowship
This award is given to a University of Minnesota student pursuing graduate studies in water resources engineering who is studying at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. Special consideration is given to students involved in environmental hydraulics. The Stefan Fellowship provides a monetary award of $8,000 to the graduate student.
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Roger E.A. Arndt Fellowship
This fellowship rewards academically outstanding SAFL students studying fluid mechanics while also honoring the contributions and legacy of Professor Roger E.A. Arndt. The Arndt Fellowship provides a monetary award to support the graduate student.
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Nels Nelson Memorial Fellowship
Established by Barr Engineering in memory of Nels Nelson, a highly-respected leader in the field of water resources, the Nels Nelson Memorial Fellowship provides a monetary award to support the tuition and academic research needs of the student. This award is given to a University of Minnesota student pursuing graduate studies in a water resources-related discipline at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. Special consideration is given to students involved in hydraulics, hydrology, sediment transport, water quality or surface water management. The Nelson Fellowship provides a monetary award of $8,000 to the graduate student, with the funds to be used at the student’s discretion in support of his or her graduate education.
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Charles C.S. Song Fellowship
Established in honor of Professor Charles C.S. Song by a generous group of former graduate students, this fellowship provides monetary support for graduate students at SAFL, particularly for international students.
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