“Congratulations to Professor Adam S. Veige on winning the 2012 UF Outstanding Mentor of Undergraduate Research Award. Professor Veige received the award on Sunday October 28th at the Swamp Symphony held at Flavet Field. The award was made in connection with the 2012 Homecoming Education Celebration. Since 1959, the event gives students an opportunity to nominate teachers and faculty who have had an outstanding impact on their academic career. Criteria for the award included a demonstrated history of 1) guiding students in planning for post-graduate research, 2) creating opportunities for students to do research, 3) mentoring students from diverse economic and social backgrounds, 4) actively encouraging students to publish their research, 5) coaching students in professional standards for presentation, and 6) educating students about grants and funding for research.”