Brianne Campbell Awarded Funding for Undergraduate Research

2011 Aug 26

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, has awarded Brianne Campbell, from Erie, a $700 grant for the fall 2011 semester to conduct an individual research project, titled "Continuation of Water Quality Research of Fourmile Creek."

Campbell, a junior science major, is working with Dr. Anthony Foyle, associate professor of geology, and Dr. Beth Potter, assistant professor of microbiology.

Penn State Behrend awarded 58 research grants to 77 students for the fall 2011 semester, totaling nearly $45,500. Annually Penn State Behrend provides nearly $250,000 to support undergraduate research conducted by its students.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is a comprehensive residential college offering 34 bachelor's, six associate, four pre-professional and two graduate degree programs with 22 minors to more than 4,700 students. For more information, visit behrend.psu.edu.