Figure 1. Conceptual model of the Michigan State University Water Science Fellow Program designed to unleash the water scientists natural creativity as they are educated to expand the research knowledge base in relation to national water quality needs.

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Figure 2. Conceptual model of the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Michigan State University Water Science Fellow Program. This model was designed to identify the six components that interface with the system science core, project coordination/review, and USDA/MSU Water Science Fellows.

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Figure 3. National needs and employment opportunities for water scientists trained in the USDA/MSU Water Science Fellowship Program.

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Figure 4. Interaction of selection process, classroom training, research training, projection, and review for USDA national science Fellows.