Beyene Receives Research Fellowship

beyenefellowshipiconMussie Beyene, a doctoral student working on SSI’s Safeguarding a Vulnerable Watershed research team was recently awarded the Michael J. Eckardt Dissertation Fellowship for the 2014-15 academic year. Beyene’s research focuses on understanding the hydroclimatic dynamics of lake systems, and the commingling effects of changes in ice out and nutrient loading on Maine’s lakes. Beyene’s advisor is Shaleen Jain, Associate Professor for Civil and Environmental Engineering.