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COLLEGE FACULTY, STAFF TO BE PRESENTED UNIVERSITY AWARDS<br>
University awards have been announced for several College faculty and staff. They will receive the awards at this fall’s university convocation. Award winners include: <br>
- J. Arbuckle, sociology, Early Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice<br>
- C. Lee Burras, agronomy, Louis Thompson Distinguished Undergraduate Teacher<br>
- Alicia Carriquiry, statistics, Distinguished Professor<br>
- William Graves, horticulture, Margaret Ellen White Graduate Faculty<br>
- Suzanne Hendrich, food science and human nutrition, University Professor<br>
- Elisabeth Huff-Lonergan, ,animal science, Mid-Career Achievement in Research<br>
- Manoj Jha, Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, P&S Outstanding New Professional<br>
- Ruth MacDonald, food science and human nutrition, Departmental Leadership<br>
- Russ Mullen, agronomy, Academic Advising Impact<br>
- Meghan O’Brien, economics, P&S Outstanding New Professional<br>
- Barbara Osborn, horticulture, Academic Advising Impact<br>
- Manju Reddy, food science and human nutrition, University International Service<br>
- Richard Schultz, natural resource ecology and management, University Professor<br>
- Charles Schwab, agricultural and biosystems engineering, Outstanding Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice<br>
- Brian Steward, agricultural and biosystems engineering, Lois Thompson Distinguished Undergraduate Teacher<br>
- Hongwei Xin, agricultural and biosystems engineering, Outstanding Achievement in Research<br>
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FORMER DEAN WOTEKI NOMINATED FOR USDA UNDER SECRETARY<br>
On April 22, President Obama nominated Cathie Woteki as Under Secretary for Agriculture for Research, Education and Economics for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cathie served as dean of the College from 2002 to 2005. If approved, she will serve in a critical leadership position for national research priorities with the agencies National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Economics Research Service and National Agricultural Statistics Service.
CALS GRANTS WILL HELP DEVELOP FOUR NEW COURSES<br>
Four proposals will receive $7,500 each from the Dean’s Office to develop new courses for CALS students. Earlier this year, proposals were requested for developing 3- or 4-credit courses to meet growing interest in life sciences, global issues and the food and agricultural system. A dozen proposals were submitted and four were selected:<br>
- Societal Impacts of the Food System, Ruth MacDonald and Cheryll Reitmeier, food science and human nutrition<br>
- Food Processing and Diet Formulation for Companion Animals, Elizabeth Lonergan, animal science<br>
- Small Business Management, Kevin Kimle, economics<br>
- The Microbial World, Nancy Boury, animal science/microbiology<br>
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SCIENCE WITH PRACTICE POSTER PRESENTATION, APRIL 28<br>
Spring 2010 semester Science With Practice participants will be presenting their research and project development successes at a poster presentation this Wednesday, April 28, 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Kildee Hall Atrium. Science with Practice is a learning and work experience program in research and related laboratories. <br>
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IOWA STATE NAMA CHAPTER WINS JOHN DEERE SIGNATURE AWARD<br>
The Iowa State National Agri-Marketing Association chapter received a $3,000 check for the John Deere Signature Award, an overall chapter involvement award, at the association’s annual conference and trade show April 22-24 in Kansas City. The chapter participated in NAMA’s annual marketing competition, advancing to the final rounds and placing fourth out of 31 teams. As part of the annual competition students develop a plan to successfully bring a product or service to the marketplace. The team marketed MyMato, a cherry tomato plant that can be grown indoors. The team submitted a business plan and presented their marketing plan to a panel of marketing and agribusiness professionals. Team members included: Laura Larson and Ryan Hrubes, both seniors in agricultural business; Justina Frost, a junior in communications studies; Jacob Hunter, a junior in agriculture and life sciences education; Darrin Rahn and Carly Cummings, both sophomores in agricultural business; Andrew Rudolphi, a senior in agricultural studies, Jenenetta Marisclan, a freshman in agriculture and life sciences education; Katy Darrah, a freshman in agronomy; Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, a junior in agricultural business, and Amber Smith, a junior in marketing. The team is coached by Stacey Noe, program coordinator, and Lori Youngberg, program assistant. In addition, the chapter also received second place Outstanding Chapter honors.<br>
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NOE NAMED OUTSTANDING ADVISOR BY NATIONAL AGRI-MARKETING ASSOCIATION<br>
Stacey Noe, program coordinator for the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Iniaitive, received the National Agri-Marketing Association Outstanding Advisor award at the association’s annual conference and trade show April 22-24 in Kansas City. Iowa State student chapter members nominated Noe for the award. This is her fourth year serving as advisor for the Iowa State NAMA chapter.<br>
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ISU SEED SCIENCE CENTER TO ESTABLISH AFRICAN SEED INSTITUTE<br>
ISU seed scientists are working with the University of Nairobi and other groups to increase food security and reduce poverty in sub-Saharan Africa with help from a new grant from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. A Seed Enterprise Management Institute will be established at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences in Kabete, Kenya.
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CALS SOCIOLOGIST WORKS WITH USAID TASK FORCE IN HAITI<br>
Rebuilding Haiti’s agricultural and educational institutions after a severe earthquake struck the nation Jan. 12 will be the focus of a U.S. government task force that includes a CALS sociologist. Cornelia Flora has been named to the Task Force on Haiti, part of the United States Agency for International Development’s Board for International Food and Agricultural Development.
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ISU MODEL WARNS OF SOYBEAN DISEASE RISK<br>
An ISU crop disease model predicts soybean farmers in 16 Iowa counties may have fields at risk this summer from a soybean virus called bean pod mottle virus. Soybean growers in those counties are cautioned to use recommended best management practices for bean leaf beetle control to minimize the impact of the disease according to Forrest Nutter, plant pathology.
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FOOD SCIENCE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CLASS POSTER SESSION, MAY 4<br>
Students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition food product development class will share their final presentations on May 4, 12:30 to 2 p.m. in 210 MacKay Hall. This class teaches the principles of developing consumer packaged food products. This year’s new food products include: apple crisp delights, petite parfaits, The Natural Truth’s health nut cracker and sweet potato dip, coconut rose spuntini, heaven squares, fruit fillables banana bites and oatmeal shakers. <br>
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DEAN WINTERSTEEN HONORED BY FRATERNITIES<br>
Dean Wendy Wintersteen received the Friend of FarmHouse Award at the FarmHouse Fraternity Iowa Chapter Founder’s Day meeting. Wintersteen was also recognized by the active chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho as a “Friend of AGR” at the Founders’ Day annual meeting. Alpha Gamma Rho is a national agricultural fraternity. <br>
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THREE CALS STUDENTS AWARDED AGRI-BUSINESS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS<br>
Three Iowa State student National Agri-Marketing Association members were awarded scholarships at NAMA’s annual conference and trade show April 22-24 in Kansas City. ABEF $500 scholarship winners included two juniors in agricultural business: Scott Henry and Elizabeth Burns-Thompson. Carly Cummings, a sophomore in agricultural business received a $1,000 scholarship.<br>
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WINTERSTEEN SPEAKS AT EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT REIMAN GARDENS<br>
To mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Reiman Gardens hosted Christie Vilsack, Iowa’s former first lady, Wendy Wintersteen, CALS dean, and Ann Campbell, Ames mayor, to participate in a special tree planting. The public was invited to attend the event that featured remarks by Vilsack and Wintersteen and music by the Ames High School String Quartet. The first 100 visitors arriving at the Gardens on Earth Day received a free tree seedling as part of the celebration. <br>
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LAMMERS RECEIVES GPSA INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AWARD<br>
Pete Lammers was named the 2010 recipient of the Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture Interdisciplinary Research Award at the program’s sixth annual research symposium on April 21. Lammers earned his master’s degree in 2006 and his PhD in 2009, co-majoring in sustainable agriculture and animal science for both degrees.
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ONLINE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM RECEIVES TWO AWARDS<br>
The Community Development Online Master’s Degree Program received two awards at the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (IDEA) spring conference and annual meeting on April 18. Mary Emery, sociology, won the Welcome Wagon Award, and the Community Development Student Advisory Council won the Student Voice Award. More: Cornelia Flora, cflora@iastate.edu, 4-1329.<br>
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HORSE JUDGING TEAM EARNS TROPHY <br>
The Horse Judging Team earned a third place trophy after competing for the second time at the National Reining Breeders Classic in Katy, Texas, on April 17. The winning team members are Sarah Parker, senior in dairy science; Andrea Beatty, senior in agricultural studies; Melissa Bates, junior in animal science; Tami Padgett, senior in animal science; and Marshall Wernimont, junior in agriculture and life sciences education. Nikki Ferwerda, animal science, coaches the team. <br>
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CALS HOSTS DINNER FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES <br>
David Acker and Barb Osborn helped host a dinner with more than 40 community college representatives on April 15 at the FFA Enrichment Center on the Des Moines Area Community College campus. Laura Doering, Iowa State associate registrar, attended the dinner along with Tom Polito, Wade Miller, Mike Retallick and Andy Zehr. The purpose of the informal dinner was to share information about curriculum changes and continue discussion on how to best serve transfer students.<br>
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RESEARCH FARMS IN FULL BLOOM IN APRIL<br>
More than 130 faculty members use the ISU Research and Demonstration Farms for teaching, research and extension. A similar number of staff members are involved as project leaders and workers. Thousands of research plots will be laid out and planted in the next few weeks. Some current activities include: <br>
- Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy Research Farms, Boone County – On April 13, Successful Farming magazine returned and met with the Bobcat Company to preview three new models of utility vehicles. The results will be published in upcoming issues of the magazine and a TV program that airs on RFD-TV. <br>
- Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm, Pottawattamie County – The spring pruning of 645 vines in the vineyard has been completed and the asparagus harvest has begun. On April 22, it was also reported that the corn planted on April 1 is emerging, about three weeks after planting. <br>
- Horticulture Research Station, Ames – Will soon be in full bloom with more than 1,250 apple and crabapple trees. Again in 2010, the station will be home to hundreds of turtles as part of a project. Turtle fencing was installed this spring. <br>
- McNay Research and Demonstration Farm, Lucas County – As of April 21, 143 calves had been born. The purebred Angus cowherd is part of ISU beef cattle breeding research. <br>
- Western Research and Demonstration Farm, Monona County – The 2009 corn harvest was completed on April 5. Corn stalks were baled after harvest. The 2010 corn planting season started 5 days later on April 10. <br>
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ABE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE ONLINE<br>
A $2 million pledge toward a new building, a department visit from more than a dozen Iowa legislators and numerous faculty awards are featured in the March edition of the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Alumni Newsletter.
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DEADLINES AND REMINDERS<br>
April 27: Severe Storm Spotter Training, 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Gallery, Memorial Union. To register, ksgodfr@iastate.edu, 4-2193.<br>
April 27-28: BIGMAP Symposium on Food, Feed and Fuel for the World, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, May 13-14: Plant Breeding Lecture Series, Scheman Building
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EXTERNAL FUNDING<br>
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FUNDING INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINE REMINDERS<br>
Dates listed are application deadlines. Contact: Roxanne Clemens, rclemens@iastate.edu<br>
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May 19: Office of Fossil Energy FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act R&D Projects; one award in each of three awards of interest, $1.47 million total anticipated funding.
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May 20 (workshop proposals): International Research and Education: Planning Visits and Workshops; 50 awards, $60,000 total budget over two years, $1.5 million total anticipated funding. Proposals are accepted any time for planning visits, with funding of $20,000 over two years. More: <a href="http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=12815&ods_key=...">http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=12815&ods_... <br>
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May 20: Algorithms for Threat Detection; project duration of three to five years encouraged, $6 million total anticipated funding.
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May 20: Fostering Interdisciplinary Research on Education; two to five awards, $400,000 for up to two years, $1 million total anticipated funding. More: <a href="http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503479&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39">http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503479&WT.mc_id=USNS... <br>
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May 21: USFWS/NCTC: Evaluation Plan and Implementation for the Youth in Natural Resource Careers Initiative; one award, $75,000 first-year funding for three-year project period.
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May 27: Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative; $5 million for new projects. More: <a href="http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-8244.htm">http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-8244.htm</a> <br>
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June 3: 2010 Community Solutions Program; one award, $1.5 million, one proposal per institution or organization, early to mid-career citizens from eligible countries selected through a merit-based, global competition to travel to the United States for a four- to six-month Community Solutions fellowship program.
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June 5: Impact of Health Communication Strategies on Dietary Behaviors (R01); projects up to five years, funding will vary by award. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-239.html
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June 5: Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology (R01); project size and duration will vary. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-218.html
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June 7: USDA Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Program; dollar-for-dollar match required in cash or in-kind contributions, five awards, $150,000 total for single applicant projects, $300,000 total for joint applicant projects, one award per lead institution, $364,000 total anticipated funding.
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June 10 (preproposals): NCR-SARE 2011 Research and Education Grants; seven to 11 projects, $10,000 to $200,000 total for up to three years, $1.7 million total anticipated funding.
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June 12: Mentored Research Scientist Research Career Development Award (K01); up to $90,000 salary annually plus associated fringe benefits (total salary requested must be based on a full-time, 12-month staff appointment) and $25,000 per year research development support. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-087.html
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June 12: Independent Scientist Award; size and duration will vary, awards include salary and fringe benefits, based on full-time, 12-month staff appointment and research support. More: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-057.html
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June 21: Critical Issues: Emerging and New Plant and Animal Pests and Diseases; one-time seed funding, NIFA intends to solicit proposals several times during FY 2010 and FY 2011 to address specific new or emerging issues, $30,000 to $90,000 for up to two years, $370,000 total anticipated funding in FY 2010, 80 percent of applications funded last fiscal year.
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July 26: EPA National Environmental Education Training Program; one award, $10 million over five years, 25 percent non-federal match required.
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July 28: Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program; $981,000 total anticipated funding, typical awards of $150,000 for five students at baccalaureate and/or DVM level training.
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August 12: AHRQ Grant Program for Large or Recurring Grants (R13); $100,000 annually for up to three years. More: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-257.html
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COMMUNICATIONS KIOSK<br>
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ASSOCIATED PRESS CHANGES STYLE ON “WEBSITE”<br>
The Associated Press announced it is changing its style on “Web site” to “website” to reflect increasingly common usage. A new entry has been added to the AP Stylebook Online and will be included in the updated text version, to be published in May. The entry says:<br>
website: A location on the World Wide Web that maintains one or more pages at a specific address. Also, webcam, webcast and webmaster. But as a short form and in terms with separate words, the Web, Web page and Web feed. <br>
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INFOGRAZING<br>
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SUSTAINING ANIMAL AGRICULTURE SYMPOSIUM, JUNE 8-10<br>
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, in cooperation with the USDA, is hosting a symposium on sustaining animal agriculture in Washington, D.C. on June 8-10. The symposium is free, but seating is limited and registration is recommended. More: <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2sfvhf30061f2...">http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2sfvhf30061f2... <br>
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INTERNAL VOICES<br>
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KIRSCHENMANN ON BEING CLOSE TO THE EARTH<br>
“I always enjoyed the solitude of getting on a tractor and being close to the earth. The richness of the soil, especially when worked in the spring, had a profound influence on me. My dad’s near obsession to prevent our land from blowing away was ingrained into me as a child. As I grew older, he passed on to me his sense of wonder for the miracle of the soil’s productivity, as well as a profound sense of responsibility to care for it.” Fred Kirschenmann, from an essay included in his new book, “Cultivating an Ecological Conscience: Essays from a Farmer Philosopher.” Kirschenmann will read from his new book on May 2 at 2 p.m., Ames Public Library auditorium. More: <a href="http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/newsreleases/2010/041310_book.html">http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/news/newsreleases/2010/041310_book.html</a> <br>
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MARGINALIA<br>
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AGRONOMY STAFF, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRUN<br>
Ten ISU agronomy faculty, staff and students ran in the 6th annual EnviRun on April 24 at Ada Hayden Park in Ames. Graduate student Tomorra Smith placed third in her division; department chair Kendall Lamkey also placed third in his age bracket. The 5k EnviRun race is a fundraiser for the Ada Hayden Heritage Park. <br>
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BECAUSE IT’S THE SMALL THINGS IN LIFE: MICROBIOLOGY CLUB HAS SUCCESSFUL VEISHEA<br>
Many CALS student clubs had successful Veishea activities and events this month. One example is the Microbiology Club, which hosted an open house featuring a demonstration lab, soda pop tasting, Jello petri plates and walking through a giant microbe. Check out the Microbiology Club's Veishea photo website (Microbiology Club president Jennifer Blaser uses the phrase "Because it's the small things in life..." as part of her e-mail signature.)
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A SWEET SOLUTION TO THE SOURNESS OF FURLOUGH DAYS<br>
When Ron Orlando, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Georgia, learned that he would have to take unpaid furlough days this academic year, he felt as if life had handed him a pile of lemons. So he decided to create “LemonAid.” He organized a day of volunteering for one of those furlough days, and thought going to local elementary, middle and high schools would be a perfect fit for professors. About 50 faculty members are signed up to participate. The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 18, <a href="http://chronicle.com/article/A-Sweet-Solution-to-the/65137/?sid=at&utm_s...">http://chronicle.com/article/A-Sweet-Solution-to-the/65137/?sid=at&u... <br>
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