Maggie Bains Endowed Scholarship

In May 2013, Margaret “Maggie” Bains, a former lab volunteer at HRI, was recognized for her years of dedication to marine science with the establishment of an endowed scholarship in her name. Funding supports HRI graduate students pursuing a degree in marine biology. The scholarship was established by the Chapel in the Hills Interdenominational Church in Wimberley, Texas, HRI, and Maggie’s former HRI co-workers. Bains, a career teacher, never fully believed in retirement and used her master's degree in zoology from Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston to volunteer as a research assistant at HRI into her 80s.

ELIZABETH HARRIS, M.S.

M.S. Environmental Science HOMETOWN: Mansfield, Texas RESEARCH GROUP: HydroEcology THESIS: Influence of Discharge on Long-term Dynamics of Abiotic and Biotic Resources in Lavaca Bay, Texas GRADUATION DATE: Spring 2022

I was honored to be the recipient of the 2021-2022 Maggie Bains Endowed Scholarship. This generous contribution allowed me to gain financial confidence while completing my studies. I want to extend many thanks to the Harte Research Institute donors for their support that is given to young students like me that long to chase their dreams and seek success. I earned my Master of Science in Environmental Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the Spring of 2022 under the direction of Dr. Paul Montagna. Mrs. Bains is a former Montagna lab volunteer at HRI and dedicated many years of passion and hard work towards marine science. It was an honor to be able to work in a place that Mrs. Bains enjoyed so much. Her contribution to my future supported my journey to a current job offer and acceptance at NOAA NCCOS Ecotoxicology Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina. Thank you for your support and investment in my future.