By Lauren Chambliss, Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
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Dave Barbano, award winner, Applied Research
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Dale Bauman, award winner Career Accomplishments
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Andrew Landers, award winner, Outstanding Accomplishments in Extension/Outreach
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John Lis, award winner, Basic Research
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Anthony Shelton, award winner, Applied Research
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Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System team, award winner, Outstanding Accomplishment in Extension/Outreach; Larry Chase, Danny Fox, Thomas Overton, Michael Van Amburgh
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Cornell Waste Management Institute, award winner, Outstanding Accomplishment in Extension/Outreach; Ellen Harrison, Jean Bonhotal, Mary Schwarz, Lauri Wellin
The recipients of this year's CALS 2007 Research and Extension (R&E) Awards include an entomologist who recently had a cabbage named in his honor, an animal scientist who is one of the most prolific and highly cited science authors in the world, and a team in the business of cleaning sludge.
Anthony Shelton, whose work with cabbage, onions and other vegetable pests has vastly aided growers, Dale Bauman, whose 600-plus research publications have had global reach, and the Cornell Waste Management Institute team, were among those who received the coveted R & E awards at this year's ceremony on November 19.
The deans of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the College of Human Ecology joined with Helene Dillard, director of Cornell Cooperative Extension to celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding faculty and extension professionals in the third annual R & E Awards reception. More than 125 colleagues, family, and friends gathered to honor the recipients, who were nominated by their peers for their accomplishments in the field and laboratory.
“The colleagues we recognize today exemplify the ideals of our land-grant mission and our quest for discovery,” said Susan A. Henry, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “We are grateful for their contributions to the people of New York, the nation, and the world.”
Alan Mathios, interim dean of the College of Human Ecology noted the importance of extension programming in bringing the fruits of research to the people.
“It has always been part of what propels our research in new directions, what inspires our students to go beyond their comfort zones and expand their horizons, what sets our faculty and extension professionals apart from their peers,” he said.
The CALS recipients for 2007:
Career Accomplishments: The Career Accomplishment Award, which recognizes a scholarly career of sustained accomplishment and extraordinary distinction, was given to Dale Bauman, Department of Animal Science, the second-most highly cited author in agricultural science in the world for the decade from 1996 to 2006, according to Science Watch.
Applied Research: This year, two faculty members, Anthony Shelton and Dave Barbano, were recognized for their contribution to applied research in solving critical problems facing our state and region. Anthony Shelton, Department of Entomology (Geneva), is a widely recognized leader in research on the biology and management of insect pests of vegetables. Dave Barbano, Department of Food Science, has spent his career improving the quality of milk and milk products, with significant economic impact for the state and dairy producers everywhere and healthier products for consumers.
Basic Research: The award for Basic Research honored John Lis, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, whose work has had a major impact, not only on the way scientists think about transcriptional control and RNA processing, but also on the tools used to study biology.
Extension/Outreach: Andrew Landers, an entomologist at the Geneva campus, was recognized for demonstrated leadership in developing a highly innovative and responsive spray program that addresses stakeholder needs. Andrew is an undisputed world leader in pesticide application technology, speaking about and demonstrating application techniques to more than 4000 people a year.
Extension/Outreach: The Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNSPS) team, including Larry Chase, Danny Fox, Thomas Overton, and Michael Van Amburgh, developed an industry model for dairy feed and manure management that has improved cost, efficiency, and the environmental impact of dairy farms. The CNCPS model is so effective it has been adopted by government agencies.
Extension/Outreach: The Cornell Waste Management Institute (CWMI), including team members Ellen Harrison, Jean Bonhotal, Mary Schwarz, and Lauri Wellin develops and conducts integrated research and extension projects focused on managing organic residuals. With active stakeholder engagement, including the New York Department of Transportation and other agencies, CWMI has influenced such recent policy issues as adoption of new fertilizer rules in New York that address composts, national, and state standards for composting livestock mortalities, regulations for use of sewage sludge, and standards for soil clean-up.
Outstanding Service to CALS: Bill Fry, Department of Plant Pathology, received this special award for his extraordinary service to the College.
CHE awards were granted to: Jennifer Wilkins, Division of Nutritional Sciences, for Outstanding Community and Public Service; Rick Geddes, Policy Analysis and Management, for Outstanding Accomplishment in Extension/Outreach and Public Policy; Mark Pierce, Design and Environmental Analysis for Career Accomplishments; and The Residential Child Care Project team, including Michael Nunno, Martha Holden, Thomas Endres, Gregory Wise, Eugene Saville, Kris Carlison, and Alissa Burns.