These endowed chairs and professors do vital work for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University and the state of Iowa. These chairholders specialize in areas of study identified by the donors who created the endowments. Endowed funds are managed through the ISU Foundation, for the benefit of the College.
Pat Schnable - Professor of Agronomy |
Baker Professorship in Agronomy
"... continuing the exploration of genomics and gene expression in plants." |
Dan Nettleton - Professor of Statistics |
The Laurence H. Baker Chair in Biological Statistics
"... advancing statistical research to address new technologies and scientific problems for plant and animal scientists at Iowa.” |
David Acker - Associate Dean |
Raymond and Mary Baker Chair in Global Agriculture
"... emphasizing the importance of thinking globally." |
Gwyn Beattie - Associate Professor of Plant Pathology |
Robert Buchanan Distinguished Chair of Bacteriology
"... advancing research in bacteriology." |
Basil Nikolau - Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology |
Frances M. Craig Professorship
"... continuing to explore the area of plant biochemistry and molecular genetics." |
Roger McEowen - Associate Professor of Agricultural Education and Studies |
Leonard Dolezal Professorship in Agricultural Law
"... strengthening the agricultural law program for Iowans." |
Wendy Wintersteen - First Endowed Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences |
Endowed Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
"... this allows us to quickly act on emerging opportunities." |
Max Rothschild - Distinguished Professor of Animal Science |
M. E. Ensminger International Chair
"... enhancing international connections for faculty and students." |
Thomas Lubberstedt - Associate Professor of Agronomy |
K. J. Frey Chair in Agronomy
"... improving the educational experience for students." |
Jan Thompson - Associat Professor of Natural Resource Ecology and Management |
Harmon Family Professorship in Forestry
"... continuing innovative teaching techniques." |
Stuart Birrell - Associate Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering |
Kinze Manufacturing Professorship in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
"... enhancing Iowa's machinery industry and impacting students." |
Dorian Garrick - Animal Science Professor |
Jay Lush Endowed Chair in Animal Breeding and Genetics
"… continuing genetic research to improve livestock traits." |
Robert Horton - Distinguished Professor of Agronomy |
Pioneer Hi-Bred Agronomy Professorship
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Kendall Lamkey - Professor and Chair of Agronomy |
Pioneer Hi-Bred Distinguished Chair in Maize Breeding
"... encouraging leadership in the development of new hybrids and varieties." |
GianCarlo Moschini - Professor of Economics |
Pioneer Hi-Bred Chair in Science and Technology Policy
"... expanding research in agricultural economics, development, demand analysis and the futures markets." |
Thomas Peterson - Professor of Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology |
Pioneer Professorship in Molecular Biology of Maize
"... enhancing the plant breeding program at Iowa State." |
Gary Munkvold - Associate Professor of Plant Pathology |
Seed Science Endowed Chair
"... combining seed science and technology into the only graduate program in the world." |
William Beavis - Agronomy Professor |
George F. Sprague Chair in Agronomy
"... improving the educational experience for students." |
Richard Hall - Professor of Natural Resource Ecology and Management |
Arthur L. and Francis S. Wallace Endowed Professorship in the Department of Forestry
"... encouraging researchers to expand into new areas of research." |
Matt Liebman - Agronomy Professor |
Henry A. Wallace Endowed Chair for Sustainable Agriculture
"... honoring Henry A. Wallace and his commitment to science and public policy to enhance communities." |
Andrew Manu - Agronomy |
George Washington Carver Chair
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Lance Baumgard - Animal Science |
Norman Jacobson Professorship in Dairy Science
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John Beghin - Economics |
Marlin Cole Professorship
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Sergio Lence - Economics |
Marlin Cole Professorship
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Bruce Babcock - Economics |
Cargill Chair in Energy Economics
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Kevin Kimle - Economics |
Bruce Rastetter Chair in Agricultural Entrepreneurship
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Joe Sebranek - Animal Science |
Morrison Chair in Meat Science
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Manjit Misra - Ag & Biosystems Engineering |
Dean's Chair for Distinction in Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Doug Kenealy - Animal Science |
Eldred and Donna Harman Endowed Professorship in Animal Science Excellence in Teaching and Learning
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Steve Mickelson - Chair of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineerring |
Charles R and Jane F Olsen Professorship in Engineering
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