The California Weed Science Society (CWSS) is preparing for the 69th Annual Conference, January 18-20, 2017 in Monterey and is now accepting applications for the Student Paper and Poster Contest.   

This is an excellent opportunity for students to present research, improve their presentation skills, and network with professionals working in weed science. Papers or posters should consist of information gathered from research projects related to weed science and vegetation management. Students do not have to present results of their own research, but they must be familiar with all aspects of the research. Student papers and posters should be scientific in nature and should not be sales or marketing tools.

PRIZES! Papers and posters will be judged separately and the three best students in each category will be awarded as follows: 1st place: $500, 2nd place: $300, 3rd place: $200

FREE Conference Registration! All students entered in the contest are eligible to attend the CWSS Annual Conference for free! Students can register for the conference online at http://www.cwss.org/Userregistration

TRAVEL Assistance! Students competing in the paper and poster contest will be eligible for up to $500 travel assistance per student. Eligible students must present a paper or poster. Funding support can be used to pay for hotel, food, airfare, and/or mileage.  

Student LUNCH! Students attending the conference are invited to meet weed science professionals and board members at the FREE student luncheon on January 18th.

To compete in either the paper or poster contest, apply online at http://ucanr.edu/cwssstudentcontest