Roger Rottmann Memorial Scholarship

The Florida Chapter is pleased to announce the availability of the Roger Rottmann Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Roger Rottmann, one of the first fisheries biologists ever hired by the State of Florida University System. Roger conducted fisheries and aquaculture research for more than 20 years at the University of Florida, producing numerous scientific journal and educational publications and videos.

This scholarship was established to recognize outstanding students enrolled in Florida universities and colleges.

Any student, working toward a graduate degree related to the freshwater or marine fisheries sciences, is encouraged to apply. If qualified candidates apply, two scholarships will be given this year: one at the Masters level and one at the PhD level.

    Applications must be received by March 31st

    The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be notified prior to the Annual Chapter Meeting, at which the scholarship will be presented at the Florida Chapter Business Meeting. For additional information, contact:

    Dan Nelson, Chair
    FAFS Scholarship Committee
    Email: daniel.nelson@myfwc.com

    Criteria


    The Roger Rottmann Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is (1) enrolled in an accredited university or college located in Florida, (2) a member of FAFS or has applied to become a member, and (3) majoring in a field of study directly related to freshwater or marine fish biology, fish ecology, fisheries management, or aquatic sciences. In the event that, prior to the awarding of the scholarship, a student withdraws from their university or college, changes to an unapproved field of study (see below), or fails to maintain the necessary grade point average, that student will not be eligible for the award.

    Fields of Study: To be eligible, the candidate must be majoring in one of the following fields of study or in a related field with a demonstrated concentration or emphasis on the application of their major to the fisheries sciences.

    Agronomy Fisheries Agricultural Engineering
    Limnology Aquaculture Natural Resource Conservation
    Biology Natural Resource Economics Botany
    Oceanography Chemistry Sociology
    Entomology Wildlife Ecology Environmental Education
    Zoology Environmental Engineering

     

    Academic Criteria: the candidate must submit transcripts (copies are ok) to indicate that their overall grade point average (GPA) is at least 3.0 (out of 4).

    Application Process: Candidates will complete the required application form and submit transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), letters of reference, and other appropriate information to the Chair of the FAFS Scholarship Committee by the date established for any given year.

    Selection Process: The qualification of the applicants will be reviewed by the FAFS Scholarship Committee comprised of five FAFS members, two from academia, two from the general membership, and the immediate past president of the Chapter. The Committee will maintain a balance of freshwater and marine expertise. The award selection will be based on the applicant’s potential contribution to the fisheries sciences as demonstrated by past performance and their views or philosophy of the role of fisheries scientists in managing Florida’s aquatic resources as expressed in the required essay. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded (one at the Masters level and one at the PhD level). Current members of the Scholarship Committee are not eligible to receive the scholarship.

    Award Recipients

    2023

    PhD: Nicholas Castillo, Florida International University

     

     

     

     

     

    MS: Kaitlyn O’Neil, University of Florida

     

     

     

     

    2022

    PhD: Tyler Coleman, University of Florida

     

     

     

     

     

    MS: Natasha Viadero, Florida International University

     

     

     

     

    2021

    PhD: Lauren Kleiman, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Integrative Biology

     

     

     

     

    Taylor Dluzniewski, 2021 Rottman Scholarship recipient

    MS: Taylor Dluzniewski, University of Florida, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

     

     

     

     

    2020

    PhD: Allison Durland Donahou, University of Florida, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

     

     

     

     

    Grace Sowaske, 2020 Rottman Scholarship recipient

    MS: Grace Sowaske, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

     

     

     

     

    2019

    PhD: Justin Lewis, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

     

     

     

     

    MS: Marina Schwartz, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

     

     

     

     

    2018

    PhD: Shane Ramee, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

    MS: Meaghan Faletti, University of South Florida

    2017

    PhD: Katelyn M. Lawson, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

    MS: Natalie A. Simon, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

    2016

    PhD: Amanda C. Croteau, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

    MS: Gregory J. Hill, Florida International, Coastal Fish Ecology and Fisheries, Southeast Environmental Research Center

    2015

    PhD: Chelsey Crandall, University of Florida, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program

    MS: Emily Olson, University of Florida.

    2014

    PhD: Ross Boucek, Florida International University, Department of Biology. Advisor: Jennifer Rehage.

    MS: Nicholas Cole, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Mike Allen.

    2013

     

    PhD: Andrew Barbour, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Science. Advisor: Don Behringer.

     

     

     

    MS: Kyle Wilson, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Mike Allen.

     

     

     

     

    2012

    PhD: Geoffrey H. Smith, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Science. Advisor: Deb Murie.

    MS: Chelsey A. Campbell, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Daryl Parkyn.

    2011

    PhD: Janice Kerns, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Mike Allen.

    MS: Carla Garreau, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Ruth Francis-Floyd.

    2010

    PhD: Felipe Carvalho, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

    MS: Alecia Adamson, University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

     

     

     

    2009

    PhD: Stuart Carlton (right), University of Florida, School of Natural Resources and the Environment. Advisor: Susan Jacobson.

    MS: Patrick O’Rouke (left), University of Florida, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Mike Allen.

     

     

     

    2008

    PhD: Zy Biesinger, University of Florida, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Bill Lindberg

    MS: Jared Flowers, University of Florida, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Bill Pine

    2007

    PhD: Matt Catalano, University of Florida, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Mike Allen

    2006

    MS: Ivy Baremore and Drew Dutterer, University of Florida

    2005

    PhD: Mark Rogers, University of Florida

    MS: Jeff Grim, University of West Florida

    2004

    MS: Liz Berens, University of Florida

    2003

    MS:  Tim Bonvechio, University of Florida.  (Photo to right is President Kathy Guindon presenting the award to Tim)

     

     

     

    2002

    MS: Bridget Tiffany and Jodie Rummer, University of West Florida

    2001

    PhD: Steve Huskey,  FIT. Honorable Mention: Julie-Anne Roiyes

    MS: Kim Tugend, UF.  Honorable Mention: Powell Wheeler, UF.

    2000

    PhD: Jeff Hill, UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Advisor: Chuck Cichra.  Honorable mention: Jackie Wilson (UF Department of Zoology, Advisor: Craig Osenberg) and Jynessa Dutka-Gianelli (FIT Department of Biological Sciences, Advisor: Grant Gilmore).

    MS: Tom Glancy, UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Advisor: Chuck Cichra. Honorable mention: Kim Tugend, UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Advisor: Mike Allen.

    1998

    Dan Willis