We seek applications from graduate students in plant breeding and seed system research for the second annual Student Organic Seed Symposium.
The event will be held at Washington State University's Research Center in Mount Vernon, Washington, from August 4 - August 7, 2013.
The Student Organic Seed Symposium aspires to build a community of graduate students interested in plant breeding and seed systems for organic agriculture. The symposium will include workshops, seminars, tours of local organic businesses, field demonstrations of student research and networking opportunities.
Twenty-five graduate students will be selected by a committee to participate in the 2013 symposium. We welcome applications from graduate students in diverse fields of study including but not limited to: sociology, economics, crop and soil science, plant breeding, plant pathology and genetics. Applicants must demonstrate a strong personal interest in or be conducting research related to organic or alternative agricultural systems.
Application forms should be sent via email to organicseedsymposium@gmail.com by February 22, 2013.
The cost of the four day event will be $125 dollars, which includes food, lodging and transportation during the symposium. Selected participants are responsible for travel to and from Mt. Vernon, Washington. Limited scholarships are available to cover the Symposium fee.
A tentative symposium schedule, event flyer. They can also be accessed, along with the application at
https://sites.google.com/site/studentorganicseedsymposium/
Thanks to Clif Bar Family Foundation for generously sponsoring the event, with donations from Washington State University (WSU) and support from Organic Seed Alliance. This year's symposium is being organized by graduate students from Washington State University, University of Wisconsin and Penn State. Please email the committee with questions at organicseedsymposium@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Brook Brouwer, WSU Department of Crop and Soil Science
Eric Christianson, WSU Department of Crop and Soil Science
Tessa Peters, University of Wisconsin, Department of Agronomy
Kathleen Wood, Penn State, Rural Sociology |
