Syngenta Presented Annual Donation to Pi Chi Omega

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - During NPMA Legislative Day last month, Syngenta presented its annual scholarship donation to Pi Chi Omega. Immediate Past President Cassie Krejci accepted the $4,500 donation from Berry Cothern, Syngenta's representative.

This significant donation serves to bolster Pi Chi Omega's efforts in providing crucial scholarship funds and research support to students pursuing studies in urban entomology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Desiree Straubinger, President of Pi Chi Omega, said, "As past Chair of the Scholarship Committee, I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support shown by Syngenta. Over the years, Syngenta's consistent commitment to matching previous contributions has been instrumental in sustaining Pi Chi Omega's strategic goal of providing educational opportunities for students in urban entomology. Their partnership has enabled us to award scholarships to deserving individuals who demonstrate exceptional promise and dedication to advancing our industry.”

Berry Cothern, District Manager for Professional Pest Management at Syngenta, North America, said, "We have dedicated a significant part of our giving program to Pi Chi Omega because we recognize the long-term impact of the Pi Chi Omega scholarship program."

Over nearly five decades, Pi Chi Omega's scholarship initiatives have funded the studies of numerous entomology students, resulting in 149 individuals whose scientific research and commitment to our industry have significantly influenced pest management practices. Many recipients have gone on to become esteemed members of the structural pest management industry.

Pi Chi Omega’s scholarship program allocates five $2,000 scholarships and one $3,000 scholarship annually to deserving entomology students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at universities.