Nominations Opened: Feb 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM CSTAdd to calendar
Nominations Initiated by: Mar 17, 2023 - 11:59 PM CDTAdd to calendar
1 Reference Letters and Final Nomination Submission by: Mar 20, 2023 - 11:59 PM CDTAdd to calendar
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The Western Society of Crop Science (WSCS) will hold it’s 2023 branch meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii at the University of Hawaii Manoa, June 26-28, 2023. Thanks to the generous contributions from the Agronomic Science Foundation and the Western SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education), a minimum of 30 student travel grants at up to $800 per grant are available for awards.
The WSCS branch meeting in Hawaii is an opportunity strengthen your skills by presenting your research, participating in the student competition, learning about agronomy, crops, and soils in Hawaii, and networking. Apply today!
The application process is open from February 1, 2023 through March 15, 2023, 11:59 pm CST. Students will be notified by April 15 of their selection status.
Abstract submission for the meeting will open on April 1 and close May 31. Early registration rates will be approximately $75 for students.
Eligibility
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Nominee
- CSSA Student Membership is required.
Qualifications
Nominee
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What is your current status?
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Advisor Name
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Advisor Email
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Expected Graduation Date
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University Name
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Focus of Study
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Will you have an oral or poster presentation at the branch meeting?
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How will attending the Western Society of Crop Science branch meeting impact the start of your career?
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Have you ever attended a professional/scientific crop science/agronomic science conference?
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If yes, what conference/meeting (s)?
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Do you have funding to attend the branch meeting in Hawaii?
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If selected, would you agree to the following:
present a paper or poster at the conference -
If selected, would you agree to the following:
Develop a 1 page summary of at least 3 professional presentations you attended and highlight what you learned in each one OR Develop a 1 page justification for a research project you would undertake after listening to a conference presentation.
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