Rockwell named a Wilson Scholar

    FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is proud to announce 10 Michael D. Wilson Scholars and Fellows for the fall 2013 semester. This competitive undergraduate research award partners top student researchers with expert faculty mentors to help students gain experience, insight and skills in their career interests.

    The UMF Wilson Program names student awardees twice-a-year including single-semester scholars and year-long fellows. The awardees include Wilson Scholar Ruby Rockwell of Greenville.
    A senior majoring in geology, Rockwell is investigating small subalpine lakes in the western Maine mountains and how bedrock and vegetation influence their stability. Her faculty sponsor is Julia Daly, associate professor of geology.
    The program provides funding to help underwrite student project expenses. It was established by Michael and Susan Angelides, of Columbia, Conn., in honor of their good friend and UMF alumnus Michael D. Wilson, class of 1976.