Support the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship Endowment Fund

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The Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research

NWRI has launched a campaign to raise an endowment for the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research, which supports graduate students who share Ron Linsky's vision of innovative, multi-disciplinary research within the water sciences.

This endowed fellowship was established to honor Ron’s long-time service as Executive Director of NWRI and his many contributions to the water community.

Please join us in supporting graduate students conducting cutting-edge research to ensure the safety and reliability of our nation’s water supplies.

Click here to download the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship Endowment Flyer and Contribution Form.

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Purpose of the Fellowship

Our nation faces a number of challenges in meeting the needs of a growing population requiring more water resources and protection against emerging issues, such as water scarcity and the quality of our water supplies.

The purpose of our Fellowship Program is to support and encourage graduate students to investigate and develop the innovative procedures, technologies, and policies crucial to resolving these critical water needs.

The Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research is a special Fellowship awarded to a one-of-a-kind student in water science or engineering whose research is original, innovative, and expected to advance the state-of-the-art.

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Background

NWRI established the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research in 2006 to support water research conducted by graduate-level students at U.S. universities.

This endowed fellowship was named in honor of NWRI’s first Executive Director, Ronald B. Linsky. Under Ron’s 15 years of leadership, NWRI grew from an idea among local Southern California utilities supporting and promoting water research to become a nationally recognized water research organization.

Before joining NWRI, Ron had worked as a biology teacher, oceanographer, Sea Grant director, and private consultant for the United Nations. His creativity and enthusiasm for water science were limitless, and he used his many skills and interests to make NWRI an innovative and timely organization that crossed many disciplines.

Ron was well-known for his love of teaching, as well as for his dedication and support of young scientists. He established many youth water science programs throughout his lifetime, including the NWRI’s Fellowship program, which has supported the water research efforts of more than 35 students since 1994.

The Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research is a tribute to a unique man who was a mentor and friend to so many.

Click here to learn more about Ron Linsky.

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Donors

NWRI is thankful for the support of the following donors who have made the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship possible:

• Mrs. Patricia Linsky
• Peter and Elsa Ching
• Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Collins
• Dr. William Blomquist
• Mr. Blake Anderson and Rev. Giovanna Piazza
• Dr. Chittaranjan and Sasmita Ray
• Dr. Jack Wang and Family
• Dr. and Mrs. James Moncur
• Dr. and Mrs. Richard Sakaji
• Mrs. Sandy White
• Dr. and Mrs. David Hsu
• Dr. Stephen Lyon
• Dr. and Mrs. H.S. Muralidhara
• Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Mosher
• Mr. John T. Andrew
• Ms. Dawn Jorgensen
• Ms. Karen Cowan
• Dr. Shahid Chaudhry
• Dr. Bill Cooper
• Mr. William R. Mills
• Mr. Leonard Dueker
• Dr. Charles P. Gerba
• Ms. Nancy R. Bushnell
• Mr. Terry and Mrs. Jan Debay
• EOA, Inc.
• RBF Consulting
• McCormick, Kidman & Behrens, LLP
• Ms. Kara Nelson
• Mr. and Mrs. Jean Stern
• Miss Kendra Colyar
• Dr. and Mrs. George Tchobanoglous
• Mr. Stewart Suchman
• Mr. and Mrs. John Shearer
• Mr. Michael Wehner
• Mr. Larry McKenney
• Mr. Daniel Cozad
• Mr. Philip Singer
• Mr. Joseph Cotruvo
• Ms. Vicki Elmer
• Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gielow
• The Joan Irvine Smith/Athalie R. Clarke Foundation

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Fellowship Details  

The Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research is a 2-year graduate fellowship with a $15,000 a year award.

It is awarded to an outstanding master's or doctoral graduate student in a U.S. university whose research pertains to water, including water supply, water resources, water quality, and technologies and treatment.

The research must pertain to NWRI's mission statement, which is to create new sources of water through research and technology and to protect the freshwater and marine environments.

NWRI's specific research interests include (but are not limited to):

• Water treatment technologies
• Water quality
• Water environmental chemistry
• Water policy and economics
• Public health and risk assessment
• Water resources management

Click here to view the research topics of current NWRI Fellows.

Only one student receives the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship every 2 years.

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Application Requirements

Applicants for the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship must prepare an application package following NWRI's fellowship application procedures.

As part of the application process, applicants are asked to prepare a 1-page, single-spaced essay detailing why they should receive the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship. The essay must address their technical capabilities, their interest in other fields beside the one they are studying, their career goals, and where they hope to take their technical expertise and vision in the future.

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Inaugural Awardee (2007-2009)

Douglas Call, a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, received the inaugural NWRI Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research in 2007 for his research on breakthrough technology for generating energy and treating biodegradable organic matter in wastewater.

Originally from Virginia, Doug began his graduate studies at Penn State in 2006, with an initial research focus on a new cathode structure in microbial fuel cells.

With the help of the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship, Doug’s initial investigation on cathode materials for full-scale use in wastewater treatment plants has expanded to include research into a new type of reactor called a microbial electrolysis reactor, which produces hydrogen as an energy source (rather than electricity).

Click here to read more about Doug Call.

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Availability

Applications for the next Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research will be accepted beginning in February 2010 for the 2010-2011 academic year.

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Donate to the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship Endowment Fund

Please consider contributing to the Endowment Fund for the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship for Outstanding Water Research.

Click here to download the Ronald B. Linsky Fellowship Endowment Flyer and Contribution Form.

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