Faculty Honored

Biological and agricultural engineering faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received a number of awards from professional associations.

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) gave three of its top awards to current and emeritus faculty members. Dr. Robert Evans, department head, received the Hancor Soil and Water Engineering Award for contributions in that field. Dr. Wayne Skaggs, William Neal Reynolds Professor and Distinguished University Professor, received the Massey-Ferguson Educational Gold Medal for advancement of agricultural engineering knowledge and practice. Dr. Ronald Sneed, professor emeritus, was honored with the Heermann Sprinkler Irrigation Award for contributions to efficient and effective sprinkler irrigation. Dr. Larry Stikeleather, professor, was among the 2009 class of ASABE Fellows.

Another professional association, the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA), recognized Dr. Gary Roberson, associate professor and extension specialist, with its Teacher Fellow Award.