Biology Graduate Student wins Scholarship Award

Tracy Renee Leavy, a graduate student in Aquatic Biology, was selected as the recipient of a scholarship award of $5,000, provided by the Women's Sportfishing Foundation, headquartered in League City, Texas, and Texas State's International Institute for Sustainable Water Resources.   The primary purpose of the Foundation, established in 1997, is to support educational opportunities which create awareness for the need to preserve our nation's natural fisheries and waterways.   Ms. Leavy is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Aquatic Biology, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Bonner of the Texas State Department of Biology.   Her thesis topic focuses on the maximum swimming velocities of stream fishes in Texas and Louisiana, and its relevance to species persistence and habitat selection through time.