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Congratulations to all the recipients of
the Spence T. Brennan Scholarships! We can't think of a better
way to invest in the future of our environment.
2009
Kiam Ross
Apponequet Regional High School, Freetown
Chris Ross - DEP |
Attending: Plymouth State
Majors: Environmental Policy & Planning |
| "..I chose this major
primarily due to the respect that I have for the environment
and the right that we all have to clean air and water. …
in rhe spring of 2000 I was able to participate in a "turtle
tracking " … required for the construction of
Rt. 44…this to me is a great example of balancing protection
of the environment with a significant public works project.
… The second experience left even more of am on me
(was the) construction of the new Stadium for the New England
Patriots. … the project involved relocating a 1,000
foot section of the Neponset River… I see myself as
an Environmental Police Officer . … I'd provide environmental
protection on a broad basis… ." |
Julianna Burke
Oliver Ames High School, No. Easton
Daughter of Ed Burke - DEP
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Attending: University of Massachusetts -
Amherst
Major: Nutrition
Thanks from Julianna |
| "…I
believe that with my nutrition major I can help make an
environmental difference. Since nutrition represents the
basic fundamentals of human life, when trying to preserve
and conserve the environment, it is important to know what
we are putting in our bodies. I am eager to learn about
how pesticides in food correlate to disease and sickness.
The chemicals used for food growth not only contaminate
the food chain but also the environment. I am very interested
in learning how to grow organic food because it I snot healthier
for the body but safer for the environment. Reducing the
use of chemicals and pesticides in our agriculture will
have many positives results…" |
Victoria Gavin
Apponequet Regional High School, Lakeville
Daughter of Dan Gavin - DEP
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Attending: Mount Holyoke College
Major: History, Minor Environmental Science
Thanks from Victoria |
| "'…I
took a course called Environmental Research at Massachusetts
Maritime Academy…, and with this degree I will be able
to fulfill my life-long dream of becoming an Environmental
Police Officer. …I wish to become an officer for the
challenging and rewarding aspects of this call to duty.
…I wish to campaign politically for change in environmental
protection laws. … develop science curriculums incorporating
environmental protection in the classrooms of Massachusetts
students. …I hope to assists in making the procedures
to conserve land easier. I want to be able to look back
on my life and know that I have made a difference and did
so in an honorable manner……" |
Sean Gilmore
Bishop Stang High School, No. Dartmouth
Son of Dan Gilmore - DEP
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Attending: Tufts University
Major: Chemical Engineering |
| "…I
took a class called Environmental Research in which my group
of seven people conducted a year long study on the effects
of the Middleboro Wastewater Treatment Plant on the water
quality of the Nemasket River, and the experience opened
my eyes to the field of environmental law….I have realized
just how perfectly in-balance everything in nature must
be for the river ecosystems to function properly. I have
also realized just how out-of-balance most of these ecosystems
are…It is my hope that through environmental law, I
will be able to help restore our natural rivers and waterways
to a condition of which we can be proud.. …By studying
environmental law, I hope to be able to enforce environmental
protection regulations …" |
Benjamin Charles Hanson
Hampshire Regional H S, Westhampton
Son of Lawrence Hanson - DEP |
Attending: Skidmore College
Major: Chemistry
Thanks from Benjamin |
| "…At
Skidmore , I believe that my studies in chemistry can give
me the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career
in my desired field, green chemistry. Green chemistry is
the study of chemistry with a focus on environmentally safe
chemical reactions and discovering chemical solutions that
will benefit the planet. A wide field, green chemistry includes
the invention of more efficient chemical reactions, reduction
of the use of environmentally dangerous reactants, and the
production of environmentally friendly technologies such
as biofuels, solar panels, or a variety of other innovations.
…One of the areas of green chemistry that I most excited
about is the production of fuel from cellulosic biomass.
… from the structural components of plants…" |
Andrew Paterson
Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Cambridge
Son of James Paterson - DEP
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Attending: Harvard University
Major: Environmental Studies/ Government
Thanks from Andrew |
| "For
as long as I can remember I've been taught…about protecting
the environment, and my father, who has worked for …"MassDEP"
for as long as I've been alive, has always been one major…influence.
The first major example of this…took place at the tender
age of five. …chocolate ice cream in hand…I tore
off the wrapper and cast it to the ground casually…
My dad, however, …gave… Andrew the scolding of
a lifetime….Now, I obviously know why actions like
this are significant, and I have actually developed a strong
passion for protecting the environment as a result. …
At Harvard I plan to double major in environmental studies
and either government or economics. …My second goal…is
to become either the CEO of an alternative energy company
or an alternative energy policy maker. … I hope to
help facilitate a shift to alternative energy on a global
scale. …" |
2008
Andrew DuComb
Monson High School, Monson, MA
Son of Mark DuComb - DEP
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Attending: Keene State College, Keene, NH
Major: Environmental Engineering
Thanks from Andrew |
| "…during
a long mountain bike ride. … my friend … finished
a Power Bat and threw the wrapper on the ground. I instantly
felt a strong rage inside. …I debated with him for
a minute on how it is not right to blemish nature. He agreed
and picked it up……. After a few minutes of silence
he said, "That really fired you up. You really care,
huh?" …during my Eagle Board of Review, I was
asked a question about what I want to do with my life in
the long run …"I would like to go to college and
learn how to help out the environment." |
Anne Marie Lynne Hanson
Hampshire Regional H.S, West Hampton, MA
Daughter of Larry Hanson - DEP
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Attending: Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Major: Biology & Environmental Studies
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| "…I
hope to revive the National Park Service. …At first
I wanted to educate people about the value of our national
parks, but now I have discovered the second part of my goal:
to further the cause of environmental conservation…participated
as a counselor-in-training program, at Arcadia Wildlife
Sanctuary…I enjoyed teaching the kids at Arcadia about
the environment…one camper even gave me a pet rock
to protect at the end of the session…I would like to
have a job in natural resource management, environmental
policy or environmental education …The current generation
needs to learn about energy conservation and environmental
protection, so they can improve the world for those to come." |
Amanda Melvin
Norfolk County Agricultural High School, Walpole, MA
Resident of Middleboro, MA
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Attending: State University of New York
College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse,
NY
Major: Environmental Biology
Thanks from Amanda |
| "…As
a child I had many pets, and my family would occasionally
take injured or abandoned wildlife under our care. I have
always enjoyed helping animals, and the best way to do this
is to keep their environment safe. ….The area of environmental
protection that I am interested in is animal rehabilitation,
specifically dealing with wildlife. I believe an animal
has as much right to live as any person. I was raised trying
to save animals, and my heart is set on continuing to do
so." |
Christina M. Colarusso
Middleboro High School
Middleboro, MA
Resident of Middleboro, MA |
Attending: Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Major: Marine Safety & Environmental Protection
Thanks from Christina |
| "…I
will be attending Massachusetts Maritime Academy…,
and with this degree I will be able to fulfill my life-long
dream of becoming an Environmental Police Officer. …I
wish to become an officer for the challenging and rewarding
aspects of this call to duty. …I wish to campaign politically
for change in environmental protection laws. … develop
science curriculums incorporating environmental protection
in the classrooms of Massachusetts students. …I hope
to assists in making the procedures to conserve land easier.
I want to be able to look back on my life and know that
I have made a difference and did so in an honorable manner……"
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Fiona Masland
Concord-Carlisle Regional HS
Daughter of Pamela Talbot - DEP
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Attending: Colby College,
Waterville, ME
Major: Environmental Studies
Thanks from Fiona |
| "…I
quickly made my decision to attend this institution …one
of which was the school's professed dedication to a green
campus and its very strong program in environmental studies.
…my parents work for the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection and …the Department of Energy
Resources. … I recently travelled to China …learned
about the severe pollution caused by unchecked production
and the use of resources like coal in fueling factories
and supporting a population of more than 3 billion people….
I am interested in preserving freshwater supplies …
We only have a limited supply of fresh water, so I believe
this is an essential area of study." |
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