The Larry Larson Graduate Student Award for Leadership in Applied Entomology Sponsored by Dow AgroSciences                                                        last updated March 3, 2004                                                                                                           This Fund recognizes Dr. Larry Larson's role as a leader and pioneer in insect management and carries that leadership legacy to our next generation of leaders in applied entomology. Gifts in honor and memory of Dr. Larry Larson are a tribute to his tireless and lasting contributions to the science and practice of entomology. Dr. Larson served with Dow AgroSciences in a number of roles within Discovery and Field Research and Development for over 28 years. He was highly recognized, both inside and outside of the company, for his passion for science and for his outreach to the scientific and local communities including his commitment to young people. His contributions included serving as President of the Entomological Society of America, Board of Directors and Counselor for the Entomological Foundation, and helping Dow AgroSciences introduce new methods for pest management that won Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards, given by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Award consists of  an amount that varies depending upon the interest earned from the endowment and a trip to Dow AgroScience's Corporate Headquarters in Indianapolis, tour of facilities, opportunity to meet key Dow AgroSciences personnel (student will be asked to give a seminar covering research) and  receive a small gift commemorating the occasion. Eligibility Applicant must be an ESA member. Final year Master's students or first year Ph.D. students are eligible. Student should have demonstrated and documented capability in the areas of technical knowledge, communication, creativity, and leadership. Technical knowledge should be demonstrated via academic achievements and research ability. Communication demonstrated as effectiveness in written and oral formats to a wide range of audiences including peers, non-entomologists, and the general public (e.g. professional presentations, local society presentations, inter-and-intra-departmental presentations, etc.). Creativity in the design, execution, and application of research, teaching, and/or extension. Leadership among peers in both technical influence and outreach within the profession of entomology, including participation within his or her university. Student should have demonstrated ability to work effectively with entomologists and non-entomologists (e.g., interdisciplinary projects, cross-discipline committees, etc.). Student should be able to demonstrate a broad interest in entomology and science (outreach programs, involvement in campus science programs, involvement in other programs besides student's research). Student should have demonstrated ability to solve problems through cooperation and/or through applications of unique solutions, research designs, or techniques. Previous Winner  Please click here to learn more about the most recent award recipient. Nomination Process Applications/nominations must be submitted electronically. Please click here for details on electronic submission requirements. Award  Procedures Nominations must include the following information: A brief summary, no longer than four pages double-spaced, on the student's research to include questions, rationale, methods, results and specific end-user benefits   A one-page statement of student's short-term and long-term career goals   A copy of the student's transcripts   Maximum of three letters of recommendation demonstrating research impact/outcome, communications, creativity, and leadership   Student  research should address an applied entomological  question.   Letter of nomination   Background information and research. Click here for Guidelines for Developing Award CV. Complete sections 1, 2 & 5 only. Deadline Application/nomination packages must be received by the Entomological Foundation Headquarters by July 1. Renomination Any candidate nominated, but not selected, may be renominated no more than two times within the two-year period after his/her initial submission. Application/nomination packages will be retained for two years by the Entomological Foundation Headquarters. Nominators must send a letter of renomination to melodie@entfdn.org by the award deadline above. Previously submitted documentation will be used for the evaluation process unless the nominator submits new or updated documents. The renomination e-mail must contain this additional documentation. New or updated documents must follow the electronic submission requirements. Notification The Entomological Foundation Headquarters will notify all candidates and their nominators, where applicable, with the results of their application.