PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two Oregon State University scientists have received prestigious grants in recognition of their career contributions.
A $500,000 MacArthur Foundation fellowship was awarded to Kelly Benoit-Bird, a 34-year-old marine biologist who uses sophisticated acoustic engineering to study everything from swarms of zooplankton to spinner dolphins.
Benoit-Bird said the “genius grant” — the nickname for the MacArthur fellowships — came “out of the blue” with a phone call from a foundation representative.
The Oregonian reported the 37-year-old Hong Liu is an expert in the conversion of organic wastes — including sewage — into energy.
