Awards and Recognition in Spring 2023

We recognize and honor our students and faculty.

2022 Animal Science Annual Graduate Student Awards

Quinn Kolar (Major professor: Pamela Ruegg) - ANS Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Student Award 

Andrea Mendoza (Major professor: Zac Williams) - ANS Outstanding M.S. Graduate Student Award 

Quinn Kolar (Major professor: Pamela Ruegg) - ANS Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award

Lynn Olthof (Major professor: Barry Bradford) - ANS Outstanding Graduate Student Service and Leadership Award

 

2023 Teaching Awards 

Jacquelyn Jacobs - 2023 CANR Excellence in Teaching New Teacher Award

Thaina Minela - 2023 CANR Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award

Billy Poulos - MSU Excellence-in-Teaching Citation

Melissa Elischer - 2023 CANR MSU Extension Excellence in Teaching Award

 

2023 CANR ODEI You Belong Here Award

Tracy Rich, Champion

 

Inaugural ASGSA Outstanding Mentorship Award

Dr. Brian Nielsen, Recipient

Nominees: 

Dr. Barry Bradford

Dr. Joe Domecq

Dr. Wen Huang

Dr. Jacquelyn Jacobs

Dr. Tasia Kendrick (Taxis)

Lynn Worden

 

Spirit of Ruth Award

Jessica Kiesling was awarded the Spirit of Ruth Award, created to recognize Sigma Alpha Alumnae who embody the spirit of Ruth through active involvement, leadership, and commitment to the field of agriculture. View her acceptance speech online. 

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