Excellence in Extension & Outreach
This award promotes graduate student service in extension and outreach. It recognizes significant contributions in a wide range of extension and outreach activities. One award will be given each year, valued at $250 and subject to the rules of disbursement as per the business department for travel and expenses.
To apply, submit the items below to the ESO President by January 15:
To apply, submit the items below to the ESO President by January 15:
- Application Form
- Curriculum vitae, two pages maximum, recent contributions only
- Cover letter, stating why do you deserve this award? (e.g., significance of contributions)
Past Winners
2016: Christopher Taylor for his work with Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) extension, urban mosquito control and outreach, and his work with the 2015 UMD Bug Camp.
2015: Nathalie Steinhauer (vanEngelsdorp Lab) for her work with the Bee Informed Partnership (BIP, Inc.), and extensive outreach working to improve honeybee health and minimize winter colony losses in our region.
2014: Armando Rosario-Lebron (Hooks Lab) for his agricultural extension work and outreach to elementary schools in Maryland.
2011: Kevin Ulrich (Throne Lab) has been getting the word out about bed bugs and what people can do to avoid them.
2007: Ada Szczepaniec (Raupp Lab) has done insect presentations for local elementary schools, and has also organized extension training sessions and workshops with the help of Dr. Michael Raupp; Bob Smith (Lamp Lab)established the Aquatic Entomology Network for the ESA, which is a forum for entomologists and government groups. He has also participated in the Discover the Swamp exhibit at Maryland Day.
2015: Nathalie Steinhauer (vanEngelsdorp Lab) for her work with the Bee Informed Partnership (BIP, Inc.), and extensive outreach working to improve honeybee health and minimize winter colony losses in our region.
2014: Armando Rosario-Lebron (Hooks Lab) for his agricultural extension work and outreach to elementary schools in Maryland.
2011: Kevin Ulrich (Throne Lab) has been getting the word out about bed bugs and what people can do to avoid them.
2007: Ada Szczepaniec (Raupp Lab) has done insect presentations for local elementary schools, and has also organized extension training sessions and workshops with the help of Dr. Michael Raupp; Bob Smith (Lamp Lab)established the Aquatic Entomology Network for the ESA, which is a forum for entomologists and government groups. He has also participated in the Discover the Swamp exhibit at Maryland Day.
Charlie Mitter Travel Award
The Charlie Mitter Travel Award is intended to offset expenses for ESO members related to presenting research at local, national, or international scientific/societal meetings. A maximum of three awards will be given per year, each valued at $250. They may be used to cover travel expenses incurred 6 months before and after the due date (i.e., the previous July 15 to this July 15). Applications will be judged on need and merit.
To apply, submit the follow items to the Treasurer of ESO by January 15:
*If the award is for travel out of state, the student must have filed an out of state travel form with the business office prior to the date of travel to receive reimbursement.
To apply, submit the follow items to the Treasurer of ESO by January 15:
- Application Form
- Curriculum vitae, two pages maximum, recent contributions only
- Abstract of paper/presentation, which must include results/conclusions (limited to 300 words)
- Advisor(s) letter confirming funding status (i.e., unable to fund, matching support).
- Documentation of Jacob Goldhaber Travel Award. Acceptance/rejection letters, if applicable.
*If the award is for travel out of state, the student must have filed an out of state travel form with the business office prior to the date of travel to receive reimbursement.
Past Winners
2016: Elske Tielens (Gruner Lab), Becca Eckert (Lamp Lab), Peter Coffey (Hooks Lab)
2015: Ryan Gott (Lamp/Hawthorne Lab)
2014: Alex Forde (Gruner Lab), Christopher Taylor (Dively/Mitter Lab), Crystal Cooke (Mitter Lab)
2012: Cora Ann Johnston (Gruner Lab)
2015: Ryan Gott (Lamp/Hawthorne Lab)
2014: Alex Forde (Gruner Lab), Christopher Taylor (Dively/Mitter Lab), Crystal Cooke (Mitter Lab)
2012: Cora Ann Johnston (Gruner Lab)
