Kapuscinski will utilize her Pew Fellowship to rememdy this by implementing a three-pronged approach to strengthen oversight. She will develop recommendations for precautionary regulations that stress principles of ecology and transparency in decision-making and promote them to policy makers. Finally, she will produce policy briefings and post them online to enhance the accuracy and scientific credibility of public understanding of the issues and potential consequences. As the commercialization of transgenic fish and other GMOs now occurs in a global economy, successful reformation of U.S. policies governing marine GMOs will influence improved environmental and human health safety across the globe. It's the time of year when all but one of our scholarship and research award applications are due.
Priority is given for research conducted by graduate students or post-doctoral researchers.
Scientific merit is the most important criterion in the awarding of these grants. Preference is given to research proposals that utilize the facilities of the Hatfield Marine Science Center or the Astoria Seafood Lab. Financial need will also be weighed. Funds from Markham Grants can be used to support research expenses including wages, service and supplies, equipment, books, living stipend and library service. May 15 is the deadline for all the others.