Scholars Named in Program
to Expand Research in Parks

Eight PhD students have received scholarships from the Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program for the Americas, allowing the doctoral students to conduct innovative research on scientific problems critical to national parks. The scholarship program is a collaboration of Canon U.S.A., Inc., the National Park Service (NPS), and AAAS. Thanks to a commitment by Canon U.S.A., Inc., each of the 2002 awardees will receive $78,000.

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