Erin Seybold, a senior at St. Olaf College and a participant in the 2009 and 2010 Polaris Project field courses, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in Tromso, Norway over the coming year. This is a remarkable achievement – for which Erin is richly deserving. During her Fulbright, Erin will continue the study of arctic streams that she began as part of her Polaris Project research in Siberia. Then in 2012 Erin plans to enter a PhD program in the US, also with an Arctic focus.
We’re very proud of you Erin – and proud to be associated with you. Congratulations!
Max
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John Schade says
May 4, 2011 at 3:11 amI have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Erin in many different ways while she has been at St. Olaf College, and it has been a real pleasure to follow her accomplishments. She has completed an astonishing array of research projects and won a number of awards during her years as an undergrad. I am sad that she will be leaving St. Olaf, but I will be looking forward to watching her take the Arctic science community by storm in her Fulbright and in her graduate days. Good work Erin, congratulations!
Nancy Cedar says
May 6, 2011 at 9:08 pmI thank you John and Max(and all Polaris faculty) for the doors you have opened for Erin. Our family has so enjoyed following the Polaris Project the past two summers and will continue to do so. I am very proud of Erin and also SO grateful for the knowledge and guidance she has had from mentors such as you!
Lorri Dinger says
May 7, 2011 at 7:11 amWhat a wonderful thing for Erin. We have known her for many years and wish her all the best.
Bright Journeys,
The Dingers
Erin Seybold says
May 8, 2011 at 4:54 pmThanks everyone for the wonderful words of encouragement! I am so honored to have received the Fulbright and am so excited for the opportunities that it will provide. I’m really excited about my project – I am branching from streams into wetlands and will be investigating methane flux from thermokarst wetlands. I am also looking forward to the opportunity to meet friends and future colleagues in Tromso. The Polaris Project has really demonstrated the importance of collaborative research, and I am excited for the chance to make connections with scientists abroad to carry on this international, collaborative tradition. The Polaris Project has prepared me so well for my Fulbright years, and for my graduate work in the future. I am so appreciative for the PIs and fellow students – I learned so much through our friendships. I will look forward to following the trip this summer and will keep you all updated on my time in Norway!