WSCS Emerging Scientist Award Nomination

Eligibility:

All nominees must be members of the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) and active at the national and Western Branch (WSCS) levels. Candidates may be nominated by an active member of CSSA OR a member may self-nominate.

Guidelines:

This award will be given to an outstanding scientist who is 7 years or less into their career (7 years from completion of the terminal degree), who is a member of WSCS, and who has made significant contributions to the scientific profession with notable impacts to agricultural industries.

Nominee Qualifications

1. Educational Background: degrees received (discipline, date awarded, and institution).
2. Professional Background: positions held (title, dates of employment, and institution).
3. Membership and participation roles in academic societies. Involvement and contributions to CSSA.
4. Honors and awards received.
5. Professional contributions (publications and other). Summarize the most significant achievements of the nominee.

Please gather the following materials before proceeding with your nomination:

1. Nominee information – Name, Mailing Address, Email Address, and Phone Number
2. List of Nominee Qualifications – See qualifications list above. 3-page maximum.
3. Summary Letter by Nominator – Brief summary and highlights of the nominee’s significant contributions. Explain why nominee is qualified to receive the award. 2-page maximum.