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| The Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops |
Society Awards -
2008 Awards
*Call for Nominations*
The AAIC calls on its members to submit nominations for any or all of the five different awards to be presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting in CollegeStation, Texas. A list of previous winners can be found below. Awards are not necessarily given each year. Remember, awards can only be given if the Awards Committee receives nominations. Please take time to nominate those you feel are deserving of special recognition of their work.
The awards are as follows:
A.E. Thompson Career Achievement Award
This award was established to honor Dr. A.E. (Tommy) Thompson for his many achievements and lasting contributions to the AAIC and the development of industrial crops and products. This award is given to a person who throughout his or her career has made significant contributions to the development and/or utilization of industrial crops and/or products.
Outstanding Researcher Award
This award is given to a person who has conducted significant research in the field of industrial crops and/or products.
Gail H. Dahlquist Special Recognition Award
This award is given to a person who has effectively promoted the study and/or development of industrial crops and/or products.
AAIC Student of the
Year Award
This award is given to an undergraduate or graduate student who
has performed outstanding research in the field of industrial crops and/or
products. The recipient will be presented with a special plaque and $100.
AAIC-International Flora Technology Student
Award for Outstanding Contributions to Jojoba Research
This award was instituted to stimulate early personal involvement
of graduate and undergraduate students in jojoba research and development.
Nominees must be full time students of accredited colleges or universities
studying agronomy, horticulture, plant sciences, biology, plant breeding,
genetics, soils, irrigation, engineering, plant protection, chemistry,
economics, marketing, etc. The recipient will be presented with a special
plaque and $500.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL AWARDS
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
The following must be included in the nomination package:
SUBMISSION DEADLINE & INSTRUCTIONS
The completed nomination packet must be received by June 30, 2008. Packets should be sent to:
Dr. Winthrop B. Phippen
Associate Professor
Department of Agriculture
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
Phone: 309/298-1251 or 309/298-1080
Fax: 309/298-2280
E-mail: wb-phippen@wiu.edu
*New Award* -
AAIC - Fibers and Cellulosic Division Announces
Student Travel Grant Opportunity
The Fibers and Cellulosic Division will be sponsoring a student travel grant for any student conducting research in the area of fibers and cellulosic crops. Interested students should submit an application to Tom Rymsza, chair of the Fibers and Cellulosic Division by June 30, 2008.
Applications should include; a brief application letter stating the student's current research and career goals, an abstract of the research being presented, and a letter of support from their major professor. The selected student will be required to give a 15-20 minute oral presentation during the Fibers and Cellulosic division talks. The student will be reimbursed for all lodging and travel expenses up to $1,000 to attend the annual AAIC meeting in College Station, TX.
Mail applications for the student travel grant to:
Thomas A. Rymsza
PO Box 20399
Albuquerque, NM 87154-0399
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