Nominations for the 2003 Young Scientist/Research and Young Scientist/Educator Awards of the Northeast ADSA/ASAS should be sent to:
Richard A. Barczewski
Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Delaware State University
1200 N. DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Phone : (302) 857-6410
FAX : 857-6455
Email : rbarczew@dsc.edu
Written intention for nomination should be received by March 15, 2003 and complete nomination package must be received by April 15, 2003.
1. Purpose: Recognition of outstanding contributions to the broad field of Animal/Dairy Science by a young scientist as a researcher and/or educator. Two young scientists will be recognized, one for research and one in education.
2. Eligibility: Must be a member of the Northeast Regional ADSA-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 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 a contribution related to animal production and/or their products for teaching and(or) extension educational programs, responsibilities with the national and regional ADSA/ASAS activities, with livestock and dairy organizations, and the effectiveness of the candidate's efforts. The second award will recognize outstanding efforts in research related to animal production and/or their products, as well as responsibilities with the national and regional ADSA/ASAS activities, with livestock and dairy organizations, and the effectiveness of the candidate's efforts.
4. The recipients will receive an inscribed plaque presented at the 2003 Northeast ADSA/ASAS meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
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.