Dr David Schindler—Leader of Experimental Lake Investigations at the Experimental Lakes Area from 1968 till 1989—was many things to many people. Pioneer of Canadian science. Strong advocate for the Experimental Lakes Area. Leader in the world of limnology.
For us, one of Dave’s greatest passions was championing and empowering the next generation of freshwater scientists.
That’s why we are thrilled, every year, to bestow the Schindler Prize upon worthy burgeoning freshwater scientists.
Any undergraduate students who is working at IISD Experimental Lakes Area during any given summer (see here for employment opportunities), is invited to develop their own project that addresses a clear-cut, simple scientific hypothesis and demonstrates the following:
- Creative and original thinking
- Critical and thorough application of the scientific method
- Clear interpretation and presentation of results in a standard journal format report.
After completion and final presentations in August, the Schindler Prize Committee will evaluate all projects and determine the winner(s).
The winner(s) will receive a cash award of $300 and will have their name(s) engraved on the award plaque.
Getting to spend a summer at IISD Experimental Lakes Area is the dream—I love the work and the people!
Monica Giesbrecht, our first ever Dr. David Schindler IISD-ELA Undergraduate Student Fellow in 2022.
Want to support the freshwater guardians of the future?
Please consider supporting the first ever Dr. David Schindler IISD-ELA Undergraduate Student Fellowship at IISD-ELA by making a gift to our Endowment Fund by clicking this link.