The Awards and Resolutions Committee is currently seeking nominations from the membership at large for three awards to be presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences being held February 20-21, 1997, in Biloxi, MS.

These awards recognize the exceptional contributions of fellow MAS colleagues in the following areas:

Outstanding Contributions to Science Recognizes a member of the MAS whose research, teaching, or service to the community has significantly furthered the cause of science

Community/Junior College Science Teacher Recognizes a member of the MAS with outstanding accomplishment in the teaching of science at the community or junior college level

Secondary Science Teacher Recognizes a member of the MAS with outstanding accomplishment in the teaching of high school science

To nominate a current MAS member for any of these awards, please specify the award category and submit the following:

two supporting letters from members of the Academy having firsthand knowledge of the nominee's accomplishments Nominees for the Outstanding Contributions to Science should exhibit a commitment to the acquisition, dissemination, and application of scientific knowledge. An extensive research publication record by itself is not the only criterion on which nominations are considered. Nominations for either of the Science Teacher Awards must include a summary of the nominee's science teaching achievements as well as a summary of outstanding achievements of the nominee's students.

curriculum vitae of the nominee Include educational background, current position and work address, and both daytime and evening phone numbers as well as any other information considered to be pertinent for a specific award.additional letters of support (optional) Letters of recommendation from persons who are not MAS members will be accepted but are not required.

Send nominations to: Dr. Patricia M. Biesiot, Chair

MAS Awards and Resolutions Committee

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5018

If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact the Chair at 601-266-4751 (phone), 601-266-5797 (FAX), or pbiesiot@whale.st.usm.edu (email).