VIMS Assistant Professor Matt Kirwan on Hog Island, VA where he is simulating overwash fan deposition to measure the impacts of storms on marshes. Photo by David Walters.

Dr. Matt Kirwan of VIMS has received the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Early Career Development (CAREER) award.  This award recognizes faculty who show potential as academic role models.  Kirwan will receive $677,000 over five years to study how carbon sequestered in Chesapeake Bay marshes will respond to sea level rise.  The study will combine field and laboratory work, computer modeling and classroom activities. Funding will provide support for post docs, graduate, and undergraduate students.  You can read more about the award and Kirwan’s research here,