Essay Contest

Quad Essay Contest:

Would you like to:

Share information on an up-and-coming animal model or technique development?
Become a published author in TechTalk or Contemporary Topics, but don't know where to begin?
Network with people like yourself, who are committed to a career in laboratory animal science?
Meet with vendors who provide your facility with some of its' most important supplies?
Have fun while you learn?

Here's what you need to do:

1. Submit an essay (1-2 page, double spaced) supporting the 9th Annual Quad Symposium Theme. In your essay, discuss a new technique, animal model, equipment, etc. and the impact implementation has had on your facility.

2. Essays should be submitted to:
                                                                              Ron Dattoli
                                                        Wyeth Research
                                                  200 Cambridge Park Dr.
                                                    Cambridge, Ma 01240
                                                                      rdattoli@wyeth.com
     3.   Essays must be received by 04/30/10 to be considered.

A panel of lab animal science personnel, with a variety of backgrounds, will judge the entries.

Essays will be judged on:
              a. Information provided
              b. Practicality of solution
              c. Potential for idea to be used by others
                                        The following prizes will be awarded:
                                       First Prize (One Winner per Quad Branch):
                                   $250 cash AND free registration to the Quad
                      Winners will receive assistance in submitting their essays for publication.