Award Announcement

The Bill Taylor Research Proposal Team Award:
The Global Politics of Food and Water
The Award: $1,000 will be given to the student team whose research proposal
shows the greatest promise for resolving one or more features of the global food and water challenge
Purpose of the Award: Financial support for the team research project
Who Can Apply: A team of 4-6 high school or undergraduate college students
Proposal Length: Five pages, 12 font, double spaced
Judging Criteria:
1. Addresses an aspect(s) of the of food and water challenge
(Examples: farming, oceans, climate change, fresh water, GMOs; or, transportation, energy, politics, distribution, storage, preservation, marketing)
2. Has potential for meeting world food and water needs by 2050
3. Demonstrates Originality
4. Is Feasible
Time Line: | |
March 15 | Application available for the Proposal Award |
June 15 | Team Research Proposal Due |
June 16 – July 15 | Proposal Judging |
July 30 | Announcement: Award Winner |
August 1 | Announcement Dissemination |
For more information, contact: Karolyn Snyder, Education Committee Chairperson: Karolyn.snyder@verizon.net