s are due. 5). 2 First place winners f rom previous PAA meet ings are not eligible to participate. 3. Research repor ted must have been done while a graduate student. 4. The p a p e r must be orally presented. Poster papers and symposium presentations do not qualify for the Graduate Student Awards Competition. 5. The paper ' s t i t le /abstract must be submit ted to the PAA Secretary on the official PAA Abstract Form by February 15, 1995. Author must indicate discipline (Pathology, Physiology, etc.) and that the paper is entered in the Graduate Student Awards Compet i t ion (See "Call for Papers"). 6. Winners will be announced and honored at the kamual Banquet. Free banque t tickets will be provided by PAA for all graduate students part icipat ing in the Graduate Student Awards Competi t ion. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR JUDGING: Papers and presentat ions will be judged on the following basis: 1. Quality of research and content 60% 2. Effectiveness of presentat ion 40% AWARDS: Four awards will be presented in the amounts of $350 for first place, $250 for second place, $150 for third place and $100 for fourth place. For additional informat ion, contact: 68 AMERICAN POTATO JOURNAL (Vol. 72 Dr. Alexander Pavlista, Chai rperson PAA Graduate Student Awards Compet i t ion University of Nebraska Panhandle R & E Center 4502 Avenue 1 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Phone: (308) 632-1240