The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is now accepting
applications and nominations for two awards that promote the
participation of underrepresented minorities in the sciences:
* The AIBS Diversity Scholars Program recognizes outstanding
minority undergraduate and graduate students. Diversity Scholars will
receive a $1,000 travel award to present research at a scientific
meeting of the student's choice; free registration at the AIBS annual
meeting; free 12-month membership in AIBS; and a free 12-month
subscription to BioScience. Submit applications by 3 July 2006 for
meetings to be held between 1 January and 30 June 2007; for meetings
between 1 July and 31 December 2007, the deadline is 15 January 2007.
* The AIBS Diversity Leadership Award recognizes programs and
initiatives that actively promote a diverse community of biologists.
AIBS welcomes nominations from scientific societies, K-12
institutions, colleges and universities, government agencies,
nonprofit organizations, and community groups, as well as
institutions such as museums, botanic gardens, and field stations.
Nominations for the Diversity Leadership Award are accepted
throughout the year, with reviews conducted twice a year, at the end
of January and at the end of July.
For selection criteria and more information, and to download
application and nomination forms, please visit
<http://www.aibs.org/diversity>www.aibs.org/diversity.
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Susan Musante
Education and Outreach Program Manager
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1444 Eye St. NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
phone: 202-628-1500 x206
alt phone: 703-582-9410
fax: 202-628-1509
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