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Matt Cohen and Rafa Muñoz-Carpena named Water Institute Faculty Fellows ,

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Cohen (School of Forest Resources and Conservation) and Dr. Rafael Muñoz-Carpena (Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering) who will comprise the inaugural class of Water Institute Faculty Fellows beginning in Fall 2013! The new Water Institute Faculty Fellows awards program was created to recognize UF faculty who are making outstanding contributions to interdisciplinary water research, extension, or education programs as well was substantial contributions to the goals of the UF Water Institute. Faculty Fellows will receive a salary supplement of $2,000 per year for a duration of three years. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Muñoz-Carpena will be recognized before the September 25th Water Institute Distinguished Scholar Seminar, and will present seminars on their research programs as a part of the Spring 2014 Distinguished Scholar Seminar Series. Watch for the next call for Water Institute Faculty Fellows in spring 2014!