Evinrude has announced that, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences, it has awarded the first two BRP/Evinrude Water Research Excellence Fellowships. The fellowships, valued at $5,000 apiece, were awarded to students Brennan Dow and Christopher Suchocki to help them with tuition at the school. The fellowships were highly sought after and were given to these bright students in recognition of their outstanding research that aims to help protect the world’s water resources.
Evinrude supports the school’s program because it aligns with their initiatives to develop and maintain clean engine technology.
“We are pleased to assist these two bright students in their important research efforts,” says Krista Sparkes, Vice President, Sales North America, BRP’s Marine Propulsion Systems division. “The work that Brennan and Christopher are undertaking will not only have a dramatic impact on the local environment, but will also help set the tone for future partnerships between researchers and ecologically-conscious companies like BRP.”
“The Evinrude engines provided to the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences have delivered a cost-effective means for me to conduct my mapping project,” says award winner Brennan Dow. “The fellowship funds will also be instrumental in allowing me to complete my research. I am very grateful for this opportunity and thankful for all BRP/Evinrude has done for the school.”
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