Matthew Fontaine Maury Student Fellowship Award

This fellowship endowment is made possible by a gift and pledge of Captain J. Maury Werth (Ret.) to honor his great-grandfather Matthew Fontaine Maury, a son of Virginia, often referred to as the "Father of Oceanography" for his pioneering work and studies in physical oceanography and meteorology.

The award is open to the entire student body and recognizes strong interdisciplinary marine/environmental sciences research acheivements. The recipient will be accomplished in more than one area of specialization and will have integrated these areas into their thesis/dissertation work. The award will be based on interdisciplinary scholarship, research and/or policy/management efforts, outstanding publications, thesis or dissertation work. Outside recognition by such professional organizations and societies will also be considered. The Dean of Graduate Studies, faculty members and core course instructors decide the recipient of the award.