During this afternoon’s general session Alltech announced the winners of their Young Scientist competition. There were 5,000 entries from all over the world.
The Undergraduate Winner is Yakov Cepilov – Novosibirsk State University, Russia. Yakov will receive a $5,000 scholarship as part of his award.
Listen to an interview with Wai-Fun: Yakov Cepilov Interview
Presenting the awards were Dr. Mark Lyons and Dr. Inge Russell.
The Graduate Winner is Wai-Fun Leong – Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. She will receive a $10,000 scholarship.
Listen to an interview with Wai-Fun: Wai-Fun Leong Interview
The Alltech Young Scientist Award brings together the world’s brightest scientific thinkers from colleges and universities across the globe. To compete for the top prizes, undergraduate and graduate students are asked to register and submit a scientific paper on an agricultural topic such as veterinary science, animal feed technology, agricultural developments or agriculture management.
The 2012 competition will comprise of 10 regions. The 3 best regional winners on each category will then have the opportunity to compete in the Global Phase, which will take place in Lexington, Kentucky, USA at Alltech’s Annual International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium in May 2012. Undergraduate and graduate students will compete separately at each phase.
Follow the action on the Alltech Innovations Blog, including photos, interviews and there will be live streaming of certain sessions.