Awards

Grants

Fellowships

Minneapolis, MN, November 15 - 18, 2015

Debate Topic: With the Development of Tools Like RNAi, in the Future We May be Capable of Eradicating Species. If We Can Eradicate a Species, Should We? 

Our Stance: Con

Summary of debate stances published here.

Pictured from left to right: Sophia Webster Tostenson, Johanna Elsensohn, Jennifer Baltzegar, and Dr. Phillip G. Mulder, Jr. (ESA President 2015)


Orlando, FL, September 25 - 30, 2016

Debate Topic: What is the single best strategy for decreasing dengue fever virus (breakbone fever) incidence worldwide?

Our Stance: Genetically engineered mosquitoes

Summary of debate stances published here.

Pictured from left to right: Nicole Gutzmann, Sophia Webster Tostenson, Jennifer Baltzegar, and Johanna Elsensohn

Best Poster Presentations

BASF, Raleigh, NC

April 20, 2018

Won first place in the Graduate Student division

Denver, CO, November 5 - 8, 2017

Won first place in the SysEB: Diptera and Hemiptera division

The NCSU GES Center published a nice write-up about the award.

Other Awards 

4th Annual Genetics & Genomics Initiative Retreat

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

August 20, 2021

Honorable Mention for Best Paper of the Year

43rd Annual Genetics Graduate Student Symposium

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

February 8, 2019

Golden Microscope for Best Graduate Student Oral Presentation

Boston, MA

October 30 - November 3, 2014

Won Best Policy & Practices Award

Won a Team Silver Award

Read about our project: Mapping Responsible Innovation: A First Principles Approach