February 15, 2005
Mike Owen, an Iowa State University agronomy professor, has received the honor of Fellow of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA).
Owen is an ISU Extension weed specialist. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at Iowa State and his doctorate degree at the University of Illinois.
His research and extension efforts focus on weed management systems that emphasize a combination of alternative and conventional strategies. His projects on weed biology, ecology and herbicides are designed to provide useful information to agricultural clientele for use in managing weeds with cost efficiency and environmental sensitivity. Owen also is a Fellow of the North Central Weed Science Society.
The WSSA selects fellows based on meritorious service to the society. Only 0.3 percent of the organization's membership is elected a Fellow each year. Owen's award was presented on Feb. 7 at the annual meeting of the WSSA in Honolulu, Hawaii.