Katelyn Joy Derstine Memorial Fund

Unrestricted support for Dean's priorities, including but not limited to supporting student professional development.

Supports a three year term professorship in Entomology and Nematology at the Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center within the UF Foundation Term Professorship Program. All unexpended funds revert back to the Foundation after three years. Up to half the award can be used to fund the salary plus fringe of the Term Professorship, all of the award may be used to defray research expenses, including graduate assistantship support. Eligible faculty may be untenured, tenured or non-tenure-track, but must have a substantial research assignment and an outstanding record of research accomplishments. Faculty may receive award once during the lifetime of the program.

Support Florida 4-H student scholarships and Florida 4-H student travel expenses.