SOY AQUACULTURE ALLIANCE, GEORGE MARTIN MEMORIAL AWARD
The Soy Aquaculture Alliance George Martin Memorial Award supports an outstanding USAS student member presenting innovative research at the annual aquaculture conference. Established in memory of George Martin, a longtime leader in the soybean industry and strong supporter of aquaculture, the award recognizes the next generation of researchers working to advance practical, sustainable, and innovative solutions for aquaculture.
Applicants are evaluated based on their application essay and the quality and innovation of the research presented in their conference abstract. Students conducting research involving aquaculture nutrition, feed ingredients, production technologies, sustainability, or other innovative approaches are especially encouraged to apply.
To be eligible, applicants must be current USAS student members at the time their conference abstract is submitted. The selected recipient must attend the USAS Student Reception at the annual conference to receive the award.
The award recipient will receive:
$1,000 travel award
Reimbursement of conference registration fees
Certificate of recognition
AQUATIC EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN, INC. TRAVEL AWARD
The Aquatic Equipment & Design, Inc. Travel Award supports an outstanding USAS graduate student member presenting research related to recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) at the annual conference. Sponsored by Aquatic Equipment & Design, Inc., the award recognizes graduate students whose research contributes to the advancement of innovative, efficient, and sustainable aquaculture systems.
Applicants will be evaluated based on their application essay and the quality and relevance of the research presented in their conference abstract. Graduate students conducting research involving RAS technology, system design, filtration, water quality, aquaculture nutrition, automation, production efficiency, sustainability, or other innovative approaches to recirculating aquaculture are especially encouraged to apply.
To be eligible, applicants must be current USAS student members at the time their conference abstract is submitted. Applicants will also be asked to provide their conference abstract, a letter of support from a university professor, and a 500-word essay discussing the role of recirculating aquaculture systems in aquaculture.
The selected recipient must attend the USAS Student Reception at the annual conference to receive the award.
The award recipient will receive:
$1,500 travel award
Reimbursement of conference registration fees
Certificate of recognition
RUSSELL FAMILY STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD
The Russell Family Student Travel Award supports a USAS student member presenting research related to recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), aquaponics, or innovative aquatic production technologies at the annual conference.
Established by the Russell family, the award recognizes students whose work contributes to advancements in aquaculture production, engineering, system design, and technology. Students conducting research involving RAS, aquaponics, animal production, water management, system efficiency, engineering innovations, or other technologies that improve aquaculture production are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be enrolled in an aquaculture-related program, be a current USAS student member, and have submitted an abstract for presentation at the annual conference. Applications are evaluated based on the quality and relevance of the proposed presentation, alignment with the award’s focus, academic merit, and the applicant’s interest in professional development.
The award recipient will receive:
$1,500 travel award
Recognition at the annual conference
