J. Mac Geopfert Developing Scientist Awards T he Developing Scientist Awards Program encourages and recognizes the work of students and recent graduates in the field of food safety research. The program was established in 1986 to foster professionalism in students through contact with peers and professional Members of the Association. It also encourages student participation in the Association and the Annual Meeting. Yi-Tien Chen (left to right), Matt Stasiewicz and Gordon Davidson receive the J. Mac Geopfert Developing Scientist Technical Award. Randhir Singh (left to right), Eduardo GutierrezRodriguez and Fenyun Liu receive the J. Mac Geopfert Developing Scientist Poster Award. TECHNICAL 1st Place – Yi-Tien Chen 2nd Place – Matt Stasiewicz 3rd Place – Gordon Davidson POSTER 1st Place – Randhir Singh 2nd Place – Eduardo Gutierrez-Rodriguez 3rd Place – Fenyun Liu Sponsored by NOVEMBER 2010 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 671