PhD Candidate Kimberley Miner awarded a Fulbright Research Grant & The SMART Grant from DoD

Kimberley Miner has been awarded a year-long Fulbright research grant to work in partnership with researchers at the University of Ottawa on glacial pollutant monitoring related to her dissertation.  “The mandate of Fulbright Canada is to enhance mutual understanding between the people of Canada and the people of the United States of America by providing support to outstanding individuals. These individuals conduct research, lecture, or enroll in formal academic programs in the other country. In doing so, Fulbright Canada aims to grow intellectual capacity, increase productivity, and assist in the shaping of future leaders.”  http://www.fulbright.ca/about-us.html

Kimberley has also been awarded The SMART grant which is a Department of Defense sponsored award that will provide stipend and work placement at a DOD facility after graduation. ” The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.” She will be working at the Geospatial Research Lab in Arlington, VA.  https://smart.asee.org/