1/19/01
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Brian Meyer, Agriculture
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ISU COLLEGE PRESENTS AWARDS TO AGRICULTURE FACULTY,
STAFF
AMES, Iowa -- The College of Agriculture at Iowa State University
presented annual awards to faculty and staff at its spring-semester
convocation on Jan. 18. Award winners were:
- Alan Atherly, professor of zoology and genetics, received the
Outstanding Teacher Award. He has taught genetics at ISU for more
than 30 years. He has developed several genetics courses and is
the author of a genetics textbook used by more than 50
institutions.
- Steven Lonergan, assistant professor of animal science,
received the Early Achievement in Teaching Award. He revised the
introductory animal science course and teaches a meat science
course for students majoring in hotel, restaurant and
institutional management. He gives presentations to new students
on how to succeed academically.
- Animal scientist Lloyd Anderson, a Charles F. Curtiss
Distinguished Professor of Agriculture, received the Outstanding
Achievement in Research Award. He is known internationally for his
research in reproductive physiology and endocrinology. He was the
first to study the role of the brain in regulating hormones that
affect reproduction and growth of pigs and cattle.
- Elisabeth Huff-Lonergan, assistant professor of animal
science, received the Early Achievement in Research Award. She has
become a recognized authority on meat tenderness, an important
meat-quality issue for the livestock and meat industries. One area
of her research is the investigation of proteins critical to the
control of meat tenderness.
- Entomology professor Marlin Rice received the Outstanding
Achievement in Extension Award. He has delivered information on
crop pests to thousands through his numerous articles,
presentations and media interviews. He coordinates Integrated Crop
Management, an award-winning newsletter. A survey of subscribers
found that 75 percent said they changed their pest management
practices as a result of the newsletter's information.
- Agronomy professor Arden Campbell received the Outstanding
Adviser Award. He advises an average of 30 students each year and
has advised several student organizations. Campbell teaches three
courses in agronomy and one in genetics.
- Economist Robert Jolly received the Excellence in
International Agriculture Award. For the past decade he has
directed technical assistance projects in Eastern Europe and the
former Soviet Union. The work has made significant contributions
to the transformation of the agricultural and food sectors in
these countries as they make the transition from centrally
controlled economies to market-based economies.
- Paula Flynn, extension program specialist in plant pathology,
received the Professional & Scientific Award for Achievement
and Service. She manages the Plant Disease Clinic, which diagnoses
problems and provides management advice for thousands of Iowans
each year. She also presents many educational programs and teaches
courses in plant health and protection.
- Diana McLaughlin, secretary in economics, received the Merit
Award for Achievement and Service. A College of Agriculture
employee since 1972, she supervises 15 staff members as the
economics department's office coordinator. She has been a leader
in the adoption of information technology and recently developed a
database system for handling faculty recruitment efforts.
- The "Iowa's Land and Environment -- Serving Competing Needs"
Team received the Team Award. The team developed a project to
address how Iowa can protect and preserve its natural resources
while allowing the state economy to grow. The project included
research, surveys, community meetings and the publication of a
report. The team included 20 faculty and staff members from the
economics department, ISU Extension and agriculture
communications.
- Lee Burras, assistant professor of agronomy, received the
Raymond and Mary Baker Agronomic Excellence Award. He has
developed courses in soils and environmental quality,
environmental soil science and watershed hydrology. He teaches and
advises many students majoring in environmental science. He
conducts research on agriculture's impact on soil and other
natural resources. He also is a leader in the development of
professional licensing of soil scientists.
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