Jun-Yin Lum, a graduate student at University of California, Riverside, was awarded the Founders Endowment Scholarship worth $2,500 by Pi Chi Omega as part of its 2026 scholarship program. The organization selected six students nationwide based on academic achievement, commitment to entomology, and potential contributions to the pest management field. Pi Chi Omega has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships since 1976 to support future entomologist and industry leaders. Scholarship committee members noted that the 2026 applicant pool demonstrated exceptional passion and dedication to advancing pest management research. Lum's award recognizes his accomplishments and promise as a researcher in entomology.