Brian Lazzaro (Assoc Prof, Dept of Entomology and 3CPG member) has been selected for the 2012 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Research and Extension Award for Early Achievement.  This award recognizes individuals who have shown extraordinary leadership, scholarship, and/or service to the College and University during their initial years at Cornell. The Awards Committee cited Brian’s involvement with the internationally recognized evolutionary genetics of host-pathogen program. The committee also noted his service to the college and department, and recognizes his contributions to scholarship, teaching, and academic leadership. The award will be presented by Dean Kathryn Boor on Monday, November 5 at during a 4:00–6:00 p.m. reception in Biotech G10 (remarks begin at 4:45 p.m.).  Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.