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L.C.R.I. Research Awards

Undergraduate Research Awards

The LCRI research award is given for completion of an outstanding independent study research project by a student working with an L.C.R.I. affiliate. The recipients have excelled in their research endeavors while maintaining a strong student academic standing. These students represent the best among the many students who interact with L.C.R.I. and seek a research experience as part of their education.

2005 Award Recipients

LCRI outstanding student research award:  

Ronald Tucker (environmental Science senior)

 LCRI outstanding student presentation:

Heather Bradley (Environmental Science, Senior)

Eric Evans (Environmental Science/biology, Senior)  

2004 Award Recipients

LCRI outstanding student research award in 2004:

Joe Thouin- (CEES Environmental Science student) Faculty research advisors, Dr. Edwin Romanowicz, Dr. Robert Fuller, Dr. Tim Mihuc.

 LCRI outstanding student presentation award in 2004:

Chris Tran (Environmental Science, Senior)

Michael Dieterich (Environmental Science, Senior)

2003 Award Recipients

Jaclyn Ammaturo- (CEES Environmental Science student) Faculty research advisors, Eileen Allen, Dr. Tim Mihuc.

Erica Morin- (History Department).  Faculty research advisor, Dr. Amy Bass.

2002 Award Recipients

Matthew Valentine
Major: Environmental Science
Project Title: A regional survey of anion and cation water chemistry

Sharon Clarke
Major: Biology
Project Title: Distribution of plasma membrane calcium pump isoforms in Rana Pipiens

2001 Award Recipients

Chris Ellison
Major: CEES geology student
Project Title: Controls on Runoff Processes in the Little Chazy River Watershed, Northeastern New York.
Faculty advisor: Dr. David Franzi

Jen Edmonds
Major: CEES Environmental Science student
Project Title: Comparison of Runoff in the Winooski and Otter Watershed of Vermont.
Faculty advisor: Dr. Edwin Romanowicz.

L.C.R.I. Award of Excellence

The L.C.R.I award of excellence is presented for significant "career" achievements by an individual scientist, educator or community member from the Lake Champlain Basin.

Inaugural Award, 1999
Dr. Gerhard "Gerry" K. Gruendling. Professor of Environmental Science.
Plattsburgh State University. Dr. Gruendling has distinguished himself as a consummate educator and scientist working in the field of wetland ecology and limnology.  Gerry has conducted scientific research on Lake Champlain and Adirondack wetland ecology for the past 30+ years.  Numerous awards, including the inaugural L.C.R.I. award of excellence, have recognized his career achievements.  Gerry has set a high standard for those who might aspire to receive this award in the future.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

Dr. Timothy Mihuc, Coordinator
Phone: (518) 564-3039
Email: mihuctb@plattsburgh.edu