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May 2022, Part 1
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From the Dean
This issue of Purdue Agriculture InFocus is devoted entirely to celebrating all our award winners in the College of Agriculture throughout the 2021-2022 academic year.
This issue features select national, international, university, and college awards. The second issue, which you’ll see soon, will contain all the awards from our units and departments. We recently learned that Dr. Clint Chapple, Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry, was elected into the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), which is one of the highest honors a scientist can received. In fact, only two other Purdue faculty are active members of the NAS. We are elated Dr. Chapple has been recognized for his distinguished and continuing achievements in research. Congratulations to all of our award and recognition recipients at all levels, and thanks to all of those who supported our winners in the classroom, put together award nominations, or were involved in the recognition process in some way. We work hard to make sure everything is included in these issues, but if we missed any award winners, please let us know!Thanks very much for all you do to make Purdue Agriculture great. Have a great summer!
All the best,
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![Karen signature](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/karen-sig.png) |
Fellows and Select National/International Awards |
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![Kingsly Ambrose](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/c2c65f23fa4b203de481f11d6ce70203.png) |
Kingsly Ambrose, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, U.S. Fulbright Faculty Scholar |
![Mary Catherine Aime](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Aime.jpg) |
Mary Catherine Aime, Botany & Plant Pathology: 2021 Mycological Society of America (MSA) Weston Teaching Award; Elected MSA Vice-President |
![Laura Bowling](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/BowlingLaura.jpg) |
Laura Bowling, Agronomy and NRES: 2021 Outstanding Mentoring Award, Agronomy, Crops and Soils Science Societies |
![Sylvie Brouder](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/a102f46bef0f9630b2447fc3ecb2c4dd.png) |
Sylvie Brouder, Agronomy: Appointee to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board |
![Clint Chapple](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/ChappleClint.jpg) |
Clint Chapple, Biochemistry: Elected into the National Academy of Sciences |
![Melba Crawford](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Melba_Crawford.jpg) |
Melba Crawford, Agronomy: IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing David Landgrebe Award |
![Yaohua Feng](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Feng-2018-Abby-1250x1771.jpg) |
Yaohua Feng, Food Science: USDA National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Larry Beuchat Young Researcher Award, International Association for Food Protection |
![Liz Flaherty](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/f2d5917827670a8993b691c02f1d93ba.png) |
Elizabeth
Flaherty, Forestry and Natural Resources: The Wildlife Society's 2021 Excellence in Wildlife Education Award |
![Tom Hertel](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/HertelThomas.jpg) |
Thomas Hertel, Agricultural Economics: Alexander von Humboldt Lifetime Achievement Research Award, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation; Honorary Lifetime Member (Fellow) International Association of Agricultural Economists |
![Sarah LaRose](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/ed70d9258692da5159ab9f9d4340f8ca.png) |
Sarah LaRose, Agricultural Sciences Education & Communication: 2022 NACTE Postsecondary Professional of the Year |
![Jianxin Ma](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Jianxin_Ma.jpg) |
Jianxin Ma, Agronomy: Crop Science Society of America Fellow |
![Lisa Mauer](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/mauerl.jpg) |
Lisa Mauer, Food Science: Institute of Food Technologists Fellow |
![Haley Oliver](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/oliver-haleyLO.jpg) |
Haley Oliver, Food Science: USDA National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; James M. May Diversity in Food Safety Award, International Association for Food Protection |
![Kathryn Orvis](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/385ffa2ad0493e7747c055a592ee3313.png) |
Kathryn Orvis, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture: NACTA Teaching Scholar Award; 2021 American Society for Horticultural Science Outstanding Educator Award |
![Aaron Patton](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/aaron-patton.jpg) |
Aaron Patton, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture: American Society of Agronomy Fellow |
![Sean Rotar](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/srotar.jpg) |
Sean Rotar, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, American Society of Landscape Architects Fellow |
![Shweta Singh](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/785abf23f6d0a500a92a6fc0c29203e7.png) |
Shweta Singh, Agricultural & Biological Engineering: National Academy of Engineering Early-Career Engineer; AIChe Environmental Division Early Career Award |
![Dominque van der Mensbrugghe](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/van-der-mensbruggheLO.jpg) |
Dominque van der Mensbrugghe, Agricultural Economics: Appointee to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board |
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![Kimber Nicoletti-Martinez](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/knicolet.jpg) |
Kimber Nicoletti-Martinez, Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication: National Jefferson Award
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![Andrew Oppy](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/andy_oppy.jpg) |
Andrew Oppy, Agricultural Economics: NACADA Outstanding Advising Award - Primary Advising Role |
![Elysia Rodgers](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Elysia_Rodgers.jpg) |
Elysia Rodgers, Extension: 2021 Volunteer of the Year, USAID Farmer-to-Farmer Program |
![Jodie Thomas](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/jo_thomas.jpg) |
Jodie Thomas, Agricultural Economics: NACADA Outstanding New Advisor Award - Primary Advising Role |
University Awards and Recognitions |
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![Kingsly Ambrose](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Kingsly_Ambrose.jpg) |
Kingsly Ambrose, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, University Faculty Scholar |
![Yaohua Feng](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Feng-2018-Abby-1250x1771.jpg) |
Yaohua Feng, Food Science: 2021-22 Societal Impact Fellow, Office of Engagement |
![Liz Flaherty](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/flahertyliz.jpg) |
Elizabeth
Flaherty, Forestry and Natural Resources: 2021-22 Societal Impact Mentor, Office of Engagement |
![Liz Karcher](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/KarcherElizabeth.jpg) |
Liz Karcher, Animal Sciences: Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award |
![Steve Lindemann](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Steve_Lindemann.jpg) |
Steve Lindemann, Food Science, University Faculty Scholar |
![Andrew Mesecar](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/8947b3c754b4d1f05819b475dbf456a3.png) |
Andrew Mesecar, Biochemistry: Provost's Outstanding Graduate Educator Award |
![Krishna Nemali](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/NemaliKrishna.jpg) |
Krishna Nemali, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture: 2021-22 Societal Impact Fellow, Office of Engagement |
![Haley Oliver](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/oliver-haleyLO.jpg) |
Haley Oliver, Food Science: 150th Anniversary Professor; Showalter Faculty Scholar |
![Senay Simsek](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/simsek-senayLO.jpg) |
Senay Simsek, Food Science: 2021 Distinguished Women Scholars Award |
![Darcy Telenko](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/darcy_telenko.jpg) |
Darcy Telenko, Botany & Plant Pathology, 2022 University Faculty Engagement Scholar Award |
![Nicole Widmar](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/nicolewidmar.png) |
Nicole Widmar, Agricultural Economics, University Faculty Scholar |
![Yuan Yao](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/pt-yao-yuan-crop.jpg) |
Yuan Yao, Food Science: Showalter Faculty Scholar |
![Patrick Zollner](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/f7c9e0401613f3df0541032baebc9128.png) |
Patrick Zollner, Forestry & Natural Resources, University Faculty Scholar |
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![Jackie Boudreaux](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/BoudreauxJackie.jpg) |
Jackie Boudreaux, Animal Sciences: 2021 Leadership in Action Award, Susan Bulkeley Center for Leadership Excellence |
![Kar Hartman](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/karahartman.jpg) |
Kara Hartman, International Programs in Agriculture: 2022 Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Award |
![Ashley York](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/pt-york-ashleyLO.jpg) |
Ashley York, Animal Sciences: PACADA Outstanding Academic Advisor Award |
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![Mark Gee](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/gee-markLO.jpg) |
Mark Gee, Agricultural & Biological Engineering: Purdue Board of Trustees, student trustee |
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![Ogechukwu Ezenwa](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Ezenwa.png) |
Ogechukwu Ezenwa, Biochemistry: Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award (2021) |
![Grace Hasler](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Grace_Hasler.jpg) |
Grace Hasler, Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Science Education and Communication: Spring Commencement Responder |
![Clayton Hicks](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/1-Clayton-Hicks-400x589.jpg) |
Clayton Hicks, Biochemistry: France S. Cordova Leadership in Action Award |
![Abigail Sipes](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/asipes.png) |
Abigail Sipes, Biochemistry: 2021 Astronaut Scholar |
College of Agriculture Awards and Recognitions |
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![Colleen Brady](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/colleenbrady.jpg) |
Colleen Brady, Agricultural Science Education and Communication: PK-12 Sustained Faculty Impact Award |
![Barny Dunning](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/barnydunning.png) |
Barny Dunning, Forestry & Natural Resources: David C. Pfendler Outstanding Undergraduate Counselor Award |
![Paul Ebner](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/paulebner03934_(1).jpg) |
Paul Ebner, Animal Sciences: Lowell S. Hardin Award for Excellence in International Agriculture |
![Liz Flaherty](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/FlahertyLiz.jpg) |
Liz Flaherty, Forestry & Natural Resources: Student Choice Outstanding Club/Organization Advisor |
![Tomas Hook](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/Tomas_Hook.jpg) |
Tomas Höök, Forestry and Natural Resources: 2021 Agricultural Research Award |
![Eileen Kladivko](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/EileenKTSC07781_(1).jpg) |
Eileen Kladivko, Agronomy: Corinne Alexander Spirit of the Land-Grant Mission Award; Purdue Ag Alumni Certificate of Distinction Award |
![Sarah LaRose](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/ed70d9258692da5159ab9f9d4340f8ca.png) |
Sarah LaRose, Agricultural Sciences Education & Communication: Richard L. Kohls Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award |
![Krishna Nemali](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/NemaliKrishna.jpg) |
Krishna Nemali, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture: 2022 Faculty Unsung Diversity Hero Award |
![Mark Tucker](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/2afe4004c325f94c94a93c49d7db87f5.png) |
Mark Tucker, Agricultural Sciences Education & Communication: Richard L. Kohls Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award |
![Nicole Widmar](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/61591fead41c978e180c8ed45831ccdc.png) |
Nicole Widmar, Agricultural Economics: Outstanding Graduate Mentor/Teacher Award |
![Mitch Zischke](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/0a248209ea7b14cfe8c391d57214b5af.png) |
Mitch Zischke, Forestry & Natural Resources: Outstanding Teacher Award for Clinical Faculty & Continuing Lecturers |
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To Professor Kingsly Ambrose, Agricultural & Biological Engineering Michael Delgado, Agricultural Economics Margaret Gitau, Agricultural & Biological Engineering Juan Sesmero, Agricultural Economics
To Associate
Brady Brewer, Agricultural Economics Luiz Brito, Animal Sciences Brady Hardiman, Forestry & Natural Resources Jian Jin, Agricultural & Biological Engineering Abdolmajid Kazemian, Biochemistry JingJing Liang, Forestry & Natural Resources Dharmendra Mishra, Food Science Krishna Nemali, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Sujith Puthiyaveetil, Biochemistry Lavnaya Reddivari, Food Science Shweta Singh, Agricultural & Biological Engineering Aaron Thompson, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Jennifer Wisecaver, Biochemistry Yun Zhou, Botany & Plant Pathology
To Clinical Professor Elizabeth Maynard, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
To Clinical
Associate Professor
Orla Hart, Biochemistry Robert Stwalley, Agricultural & Biological Engineering
To Research Associate Professor
Uris Baldos, Agricultural Economics |
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![John Cavaletto](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/johncavaletto0606-003-1802_(1).jpg) |
John Cavaletto, Botany & Plant Pathology: Student Choice Spotlight Educator |
![Amy Cochran](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/be847590f4be20049f79828ab64f837f.png) |
Amy Cochran, Agricultural Economics: Outstanding Service to Students Award |
![Barry Delks](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/a322eb66da0ef438cbfaf5311857ca5c.png) |
Barry Delks, Animal Sciences: Student Choice Outstanding Servant Leadership Award |
![Annetta Jones](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/c703d11906fc3e84ac9f31758040dc1a.png) |
Annetta Jones, Extension: PK-12 Excellence Staff Award |
![Karen Richey](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/ffa6de3a6c902bc0e0508bdccabf4948.png) |
Karen Richey, Extension: Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence |
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Purdue Landscape Report Team
Kyle Daniel, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Kirby Kalbaugh, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Lori Jolly-Brown, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Rosie Lerner, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Aaron Patton, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Todd Abrahamson, Botany and Plant Pathology Janna Beckerman, Botany and Plant Pathology John Bonkowski, Botany and Plant Pathology Tom Creswell, Botany and Plant Pathology Elizabeth Barnes, Entomology Cliff Sadof, Entomology Lindsey Purcell, Forestry and Natural Resources. |
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![Jeanine Arana](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/fe60f430d82bc057177d70bf5e1478ab.png) |
Jeanine Arana, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture: 2022 Student Unsung Diversity Hero Award |
![Charlotte Lee](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/charlotte_lee.jpg) |
Charlotte Lee, Agronomy: Outstanding TA for the College of Agriculture; 2021-2022 Excellence in Teaching Award for the Graduate School |
![Kelsey Teeple](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/kelseyteepletsc07239.jpg) |
Kelsey Teeple, Animal Sciences: Pathmaker Award (MS) |
![Carmen Wickware](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/carmen_wickware.jpg) |
Carmen Wickware, Animal Sciences: Pathmaker Award (PhD) |
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![Clayton Hicks](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/ec32aaaa3a3bb44d00c96cd9974aacd8.png) |
Outstanding Senior: Clayton Hicks, Biochemistry |
![Halee Fisher](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/a4a67cdffe99c50fdc8b440ccee0aab5.png) |
Outstanding Junior: Halee Fisher, Agricultural
Economics |
![Tiffany Chang](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/d04865c461bab34f12b85dc642af4211.png) |
Outstanding Sophomore: Tiffany Chang, Animal Sciences |
![Sydney Hefty](https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-infocus/fc83aec28b4521beffb6e7b4fc3d5622.png) |
Outstanding Freshman: Sydney Hefty, Agricultural Economics |
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