Lloyd & Genevieve Bostian Scholarship

Dr. Lloyd Bostian is originally from North Carolina where he received his BS from North Carolina State University at Raleigh. He and his wife, Genevieve, moved to Madison with the plan to be here a year so Lloyd could attend graduate school at UW-Madison. He received his MS in Agricultural Journalism in 1955 and then was asked to stay on and complete his PhD Mass Communications which he did in 1959. He was hired by the Department of Agricultural Journalism in 1959 as a professor and taught his entire career with what is now the Life Sciences Communication department until he retired in 1994. His research focused on the effectiveness of print media, the impact of technical and scientific writing styles, readership, and the use of technical information. He also examined the communication habits of Wisconsin women employed outside the home. Genevieve joined the Daughters of Demeter organization in 1955 and has remained involved with the service organization for over 50 years, including filling leadership roles like President and Vice President, leads the sewing worship, and is the historian.

Eligibility Criteria
Awarded to freshman, sophomore, junior or senior students in CALS who are majoring in Life Sciences Communication. Underrepresented students preferred. The Department of Life Sciences Communication nominates students for this award.

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