Bayer ES, NPMA Launch Second ‘Young Scientist of the Year’ Program

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Bayer Environmental Science and the National Pest Management Association announced the second Bayer Environmental Science “Young Scientist of the Year” contest, a scholarship and grant program for graduate students, the next generation of researchers to advance the pest management industry.

“We are very excited to continue the success of the first ‘Young Scientist of the Year’ contest,” said Peter Farno, director of marketing, Bayer ES PPM. “To be able to financially support outstanding research that benefits our industry while strengthening our relationships with future researchers is a win-win-win situation; for the students, Bayer and the entire pest management industry.”

In 2006, scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 will be granted to three individuals whose research advances knowledge on the biology, behavior, ecology, or management of pest species. One individual selected as the ‘Young Scientist of the Year’ will also receive a $10,000 grant to continue his/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.

To enter the contest, entomology students seeking a master’s or doctoral degree at an accredited university will submit their research to be judged by a panel of university and industry professionals. Prizes will be awarded to three finalists who will present their research at NPMA’s PestWorld 2006, Oct. 25-28, in Lake Grapevine, Texas with one finalist named “Young Scientist of the Year.”

For more information, call 215-790-4359.