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:
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.