Masters student Nicholas Evans awarded Nels Nelson Memorial Fellowship
Nicholas Evans, Masters Candidate in the Department of Earth Sciences and student at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, was awarded the NelsNelson Memorial Fellowship during a special SAFL seminar on April 19th, 2016. The Nels Nelson Memorial Fellowship is awarded annually to a University of Minnesota student pursuing her/his Master’s degree 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.
Nick received a monetary award to support his research, a certificate, and recognition on the SAFL website and in future presentations of the award. He is advised by Dr. Chris Paola of the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory and Department of Earth Sciences
Several friends and colleagues attended the ceremony held in the SAFL auditorium, including Kathy Nelson (Nels Nelson's wife), and the award presentation was followed by a Distinguished Lecture given by Dr. Joe Fernando, Professor from the University of Notre Dame.
Read more about the Nels Nelson award.