YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD

 

Northeast Branch American Dairy Science Association

Northeast Section American Society of Animal Science

 

Nominations for the 2001 Young Scientist Award of the Northeast ADSA/ASAS should be sent  to:

 

Dr. Tom Hartsock               Office:  301/405-1389

Department of Animal & Avian Science            Fax:               301/314-9059

University of Maryland                                  E-mail: TH9@umail.umd.edu

College Park, MD 20742

 

Written intention for nomination should be received by December 12, 2000 and complete nomination package must be received by January 10, 2001.

 

1.         Purpose:  Recognition of outstanding contributions to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science by a young scientist.

 

2.         Eligibility:  Must be a member of the Northeast Regional ADSA or ASAS and currently active in the field of Animal/Dairy Science.  The recipient shall have 10 years or less experience beyond the Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree by December 1, or of the year awarded.  Anyone that has received similar awards at the national level are ineligible for the regional award.

 

3.         Basis for selection:  Selection from among the eligible candidates will be based upon total contribution in all areas related to animal production and/or their products, including the following:  teaching, research, extension, responsibilities with the national and regional ADSA/ASAS activities, and with the livestock and dairy organizations, and effectiveness of the candidate's efforts.

 

4.         The awardee will receive an inscribed plaque which will be presented at the 2001 Northeast ADSA/ASAS meeting in University Park, Pennsylvania.

 

5.         Five (5) copies of the nomination form are required.  The material submitted should include:

 

a.         Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, including a list of publications.

 

b.         Summary statement of no more than four (4) pages, establishing the nature and importance of the nominee's contribution to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science in the Northeast.

 

c.         A citation of no more than 500 words regarding the nominee prepared by the nominator suitable for journal publication.

 

d.         Up to four (4) letters of support for the nomination.