Bayer Announces Call for Entries for the Third Young Scientist of the Year Contest

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Bayer Environmental Science, in partnership with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), announced today the call for entries for the third Bayer Environmental Science Young Scientist of the Year contest, a scholarship and grant program for graduate students currently researching the pest management industry.

“We are proud to recognize and support the next generation of researchers in our field, which is part of the ‘Backed by Bayer’ promise,” said Gordon Morrison, Maxforce Insecticides Market Manager for Bayer. “We look forward to the innovative research that comes about from this competition.”

Three finalists whose research advances knowledge on the biology, behavior, ecology or management of urban pest species will receive scholarships of $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 respectively.

One individual selected as the Young Scientist of the Year also will receive a $10,000 grant to continue his or her research. In addition, a $1,000 scholarship will be donated to the general scholarship fund at the schools attended by each of the three finalists.

Applications and program criteria were sent to colleges and universities around the country. Additional applications can be obtained by calling 800/233-6164, ext. 2748. In order to be eligible for the contest, an applicant must be a candidate for a master’s or doctoral degree at an accredited college or university.

 A panel of university and industry professionals will determine the final awards, and the three finalists will present their research at the annual NPMA convention. The awards will be presented at PestWorld 2008 in Washington, D.C., in October.