This symposium is designed by AGFD to showcase the research talents of undergraduate students, provide a professional forum for presentation of their research and promote their continuance of education in food & agricultural chemistry. Participation in the symposium is open to all undergraduate students at all certified universities actively participating in research projects/programs in the areas of food and agricultural chemistry.

Those students chosen to participate as Finalists in the symposium will receive travel expenses up to $1000 to attend and present their research at the Spring meeting of the ACS. The AGFD Advisory Board will choose those students who will participate in the symposium. Two Undergraduate Research Award winners will be determined at the time of the Symposium. First place will receive a cash award of $750. Second place will receive a cash award of $250.

Applications are being accepted from qualified undergraduate students. To apply, please submit the following items:

1. Application form
2. Resume/CV
3. Complete college transcripts
4. One page summary of the research done to date
5. Letters of recommendation from two professors (one from advisor)
6. A 250 word abstract of the proposed oral presentation (submit abstract to ACS MAPS On-line system)

E-mail Application to Dr. Kathryn Dribbler at kdd3@cornell.edu.