February 28, 2013
The intent of this award is to publicly recognize the high quality science being conducted through the Hatch Multistate Research Program and the impacts of that science on society. In addition, it is intended to increase the visibility of the program within the higher education community with a formal presentation at the annual APLU meeting and notification of decision makers in Washington through news releases announcing the award winners.
Nominations for the 2013 award will be made through the five regional SAES associations (NCRA, NERA, SAAESD, WAAESD, and ARD). Any approved multistate project is eligible for the award. The regional nominations will be reviewed by the ESCOP Science and Technology Committee. This Committee will make a recommendation for the national winner to the ESCOP Executive Committee who will make the final selection. The winning project will receive $15,000 from the Hatch Multistate Research Funds.