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Columbia Basin College | 2600 N 20th Ave. | Pasco, WA 99301
June 25-26, 2019
Tri-Cities, WA
Abstract Submission and Registration now open!
The Western Society of Crop Science (WSCS) is pleased to announce the next annual meeting in Tri-Cities, WA on June 25-26. The meeting will be held at Columbia Basin College (2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301). The meeting is an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and students from around the West and exchange scientific information.
The meeting will begin with a tour on Tuesday morning (June 25) to highlight sites of agricultural significance in southeast Washington. One of the tour highlights includes a tour of the state of the art WSU Wine Science Center.
Abstract Submissions Now Open!
The theme of the 2019 WSCS Meeting will be the same as that of the 2019 ASA, CSSA & SSSA Annual Meeting, "Embracing the Digital Environment." Attendees are encouraged to present a paper or poster around this theme. The deadline for submitting and editing titles/abstracts is June 3, 2019.
Student Competitions
The WSCS presents the A.K. Dobrenz Student Paper Awards with a cash award for the three best student oral presentations at its Society meetings. The student winners receive $200 (1st place), $175 (2nd place), and $150 (3rd place) awards. The 1st place winner will also receive a $500 travel stipend to attend the ASA, CSSA & SSSA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX!
New this year! WSCS will hold a student poster contest with cash prizes! Student winners receive $200 (1st place), $175 (2nd place), and $150 (3rd place) awards. There is no travel stipend awarded for the poster contest.
Emerging Scientist Award Once again WSCS will offer this award to an outstanding WSCS member who is 7 years or less into their degree and has made significant contributions to their profession. Nominate yourself or a colleague here.
Registration
Pre-registration is now open! Pre-registration rates are $125 for professionals and $50 for students. Onsite registration rates will be $150 for professionals and $75 for students.
Questions
Please contact Dr. Mark Marsalis, the current WSCS President at marsalis@nmsu.edu, 505-865-7340 or Dr. Olga Walsh, the WSCS President-Elect at owalsh@uidaho.edu, 208-722-6701 with questions. For additional information on the local accommodations, contact Dr. Steve Norberg at s.norberg@wsu.edu.
We look forward to seeing you in the Tri-Cities!
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