Emily C. Mangus of K-State competed against finalists from Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin. The objective of this competition is to encourage undergraduate students to improve preparation of papers on agricultural and biological engineering subjects. The awards are divided into two competitions: written and oral. Authors of the top three papers are invited to the annual meeting to participate in the oral competition. Ms. Mangus won second place with her paper/presentation titled "An Evaluation of Poplar Trees as a Potential Biofuel Source."