The Kenneth and Barbara Starks Plant Resistance to Insects Graduate Student Award, administered and presented by P-IE Section, recognizes innovative research by a graduate student in entomology or plant breeding/genetics. Each nominee must be a graduate student in entomology or plant breeding/genetics whose innovative research contributes significantly to knowledge of plant resistance to insects. The nominee must be a candidate for a master's or doctoral degree at an accredited university. The nominee must be an ESA and P-IE Section member. Nomination packages must include the letter of nomination from the student's advisor; a statement from the nominee that includes research information; a CV or resume; and one letter of support from a person familiar with the nominee's qualifications. Please visit the award's website or contact the Entomological Society of America for more information.