News
December 18, 2008 |
:: | Rural Entrepreneurship Graduate Teaching Assistantship Established at Texas A&M :: Shirley and Joe Swinbank have established an assistantship in their name to support graduate students in the department of agricultural economics at Texas A&M University. The Shirley and Joe Swinbank '74 Rural Entrepreneurship Graduate Teaching Assistantship will be used to offset expenses for a graduate student assisting with rural entrepreneurship classes and maintaining the rural entrepreneurship website. In establishing the assistantship, they hope ''Aggies receive inspiration to dream, create, research and implement their own ideas and hopefully start their own businesses.'' |
December 5, 2008 |
:: | Department Doctoral Student Awarded First Place at Pathways Student Research Symposium :: Congratulations to Tatevik Zohrabyan on a first place award in the doctoral student category at the Pathways Student Research Symposium held at Texas A&M University, Commerce November 7 and 8, 2008. Tatevik's poster presentation was titled, ''Interdependence of Oil Prices and Stock Market Indices: A Copula Approach.'' |
December 5, 2008 |
:: | Department Graduate Student Selected to Receive SAEA Outstanding Master's Thesis Award :: Brian N. Mwanamambo has been selected to receive the 2008 SAEA Outstanding Master's Thesis Award for his thesis entitled ''Financing Smallholder Agribusiness in Zambia: An Economic Analysis of the ZATAC Model.'' Mr. Mwanamambo will be presented with this award during the 2008 SAEA Annual Business meeting in Atlanta on February 2, 2009. Brian's committee chair was Dr. Victoria Salin. |
November 7, 2008 |
:: | Delmar And Lillian Deterling Establish Opportunity Award Scholarship :: Delmar and Lillian Deterling have donated $25,000 to establish the Del and Lil Deterling Family Endowed Opportunity Award Scholarship to help freshmen pay for their education at Texas A&M. The four-year scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, financial need and attending the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Del was a 1959 graduate of Texas A&M with two bachelor degrees, agricultural economics and agricultural journalism. After graduation he served as association editor for the Progressive Farmer Magazine, retiring after 37 years with the magazine. In 1992 Del was named the Agriculture Editor of the Year and, in 2001, received the Outstanding Alumnus for the College of Agriculture and Life Science. He was also named Outstanding Former Student by the Department of Agriculture Economics. For more information, click here. |
November 5, 2008 |
:: | Agricultural Economics Department Ranked Among Top in U.S. :: Texas A&M University's Department of Agricultural Economics has been ranked fourth in the U.S. among agricultural economics departments, according to Academic Analytics, a scholarly database service. The rankings, reported recently in the Chronicle of Higher Education, were based on a number of criteria, including journal publications and citations per faculty, books published and other scholarly activity. "We are extremely proud of this recognition which exemplifies the outstanding faculty, graduate education and research programs we have here at Texas A&M," said Dr. Nichols, department head. For more information, see Link 1 and Link 2." |
September 17, 2008 |
:: | Park Named To Roy B. Davis Endowed Professorship In Agricultural Cooperation :: John L. Park has been named to the endowed Roy B. Davis Professorship in Agricultural Cooperation. The endowment was created in 1971 to honor Roy B. Davis, general manager of the Plains Cooperative Oil Mill and long-time leader in agriculture and cooperative development in Texas. "The appointment of Dr. Park will continue a longstanding tradition of leadership in education and research, furthering Texas agriculture and beyond," said Tommy Engelke, executive vice president for the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council. For more, click here. |
September 17, 2008 |
:: | Department Alumni Inducted into Corps Hall of Honor :: Mr. Bill E. Carter, Class of '69 will be inducted into the Corps Hall of Honor at a ceremony on February 7. With a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, he began his financial services career as a planner with Financial Services Corporation in Dallas, has served on various boards and associations, and is currently the president of Carter Financial Management. The Corps Hall of Honor was established in 1993 to pay tribute to former students of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets who have lived a life that exemplifies the Aggie Spirit. |
September 17, 2008 |
:: | Carl Anderson and David Anderson Featured In AgNews Article :: Faculty members Carl Anderson and David Anderson are featured in an AgNews article about the lack of rain and high temperatures in Texas and the effect they will have on agricultural crops such as corn, sorghum, and cotton. To read the full article, click here |
September 3, 2008 |
:: | Department Students Win Third Consecutive Academic Quiz Bowl National Title :: The Department's academic quiz bowl team recently won its third consecutive national title in Orlando, Fla., at the American Agricultural Economics Association conference. The team went undefeated, competing against the University of Nebraska in the final round to bring home the national title. This win was Texas A&M's sixth national title since 1990. Team members included Robert Withers, John Winkelmann, Shauna Yow, Casey Munn, Matt Colvin, and James Boer. The coaches of the team are Jim Mjelde, Eric Manthei, and Fred Boadu. |
June 6, 2008 |
:: | July 16, 2008 Borlaug Lecture, The Green Revolution Revisited :: The Borlaug Institute and the Department of Agricultural Economics will present “The Green Revolution Revisited: 60 Years Later” by speaker Dr. Gamini Herath of Deakin University in Australia. The lecture will be held at 12:30 p.m. on July 16, 2008 in the Blocker Building, room 448. A guest panel will provide comments after the lecture, followed by a Q&A session. Refreshments will be provided. Please join us. |
June 6, 2008 |
:: | Undergraduate Research Posters on the Hill :: On April 30th, Congressman Henry Cuellar welcomed Shauna Yow, who presented her undergraduate research, "Unintended Consequences of Legislation on the Adoption of Water Treatment Technology," as a finalist of the Council on Undergraduate Research. |
June 5, 2008 |
:: | Professor Emeritus Nomination Approved :: Larry Lippke's nomination for Professor Emeritus was recently approved at the May 2008 Board of Regents Meeting. Congratulations! |
May 21, 2008 |
:: | Student Worker Postings Available Online :: Any student wanting to apply for a student position at any Texas A&M AgriLife unit/department/office at Bryan and College Station may go online and apply for the Student Worker position that is posted by visting http://greatjobs.tamu.edu/hr. Contact the Department if you are interested in creating a position to be advertised online. |
May 21, 2008 |
:: | Several Notable Department Promotions :: The Department's Bruce McCarl has been promoted to the rank of Distinguished Professor. Also, David Anderson is now serving under the title of Professor and Extension Specialist. Finally, Jay Yates, working out of the Lubbock Center, as achieved the rank of Extension Program Specialist II, the highest rank for extension faculty. |
May 21, 2008 |
:: | Department Student Receives Brown-Rudder Award :: Agricultural Economic student Jonathon Glueck was selected for the Brown-Rudder Outstanding Student Award, the most prestigious award given to students and recognizes the highest achievement in academics and leadership at Texas A&M University. |
May 6, 2008 |
:: | Texas A&M Ag Economics Alumni Honored :: Six Texas A&M University former students from the department of agricultural economics have been inducted into the Tyrus R. Timm Honor Registry. The registry is the highest department-level honor, and inductees were recognized following Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples' keynote speech April 30 at the Veranda in Bryan. 'We are extremely proud of these latest inductees,' said John P. Nichols, department head. 'These professionals exemplify why Texas A&M's department of agricultural economics is one of the premier programs across the country.' For more information, click here. |
May 6, 2008 |
:: | Department Student Named Undergraduate Research Scholar :: Matt Okeson was recently named an Undergraduate Research Scholar for the 2008-2009 school year. He will be studying climate change as it impacts Texas rivers. Dr. Fred Boadu will be serving as the faculty advisor with Dr. Bruce McCarl as consultant. |
May 6, 2008 |
:: | Dr. Joe Outlaw Given 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award :: The Association of Former Students recognized Joe Outlaw with the Distinguished Achievement Award for Extension, Outreach, Continuing Education and Professional Development. Dr. Outlaw was presented with the award in a ceremony on April 29, 2008. The award included a framed certificate, an engraved watch, and a monetary award. |
April 4, 2008 |
:: | 'Open Forum' For Faculty, Staff and Students :: The Vice Chancellor and Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences Search Advisory Committee is hosting an 'Open Forum' for faculty, staff and students on Monday, April 7, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in 113 Kleberg on the Texas A&M University campus. |
April 4, 2008 |
:: | Shauna Yow Wins Alpha Zeta Outstanding Junior :: Shauna Yow will be recognized at the Alpha Zeta Convocation as the outstanding Junior for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Congratulations! |
April 4, 2008 |
:: | Emily Seawright Wins Water Research Grant :: Emily Seawright recently received a water-related research project grant funded by The Texas Water Resource Institute (TWRI), along with 9 other graduate students from Texas A&M and The University of Texas at Austin. Seawright's advisors are Drs. Edward Rister and Ron Lacewell. |
March 17, 2008 |
:: | Rural Entrepreneurship, Energy Business Opportunities Part of Envision 08 Conference :: Rural-based alternative energy opportunities, entrepreneurship and next-generation food start-up businesses will be part of the Envision08 Conference scheduled for April 23-25 at the Marriott Rivercenter in downtown San Antonio. Conference registration includes all general sessions and workshops, all meals during conference hours, entertainment and networking sessions, and access to business development resources through the Texas A&M Center for New Ventures & Entrepreneurship. Dr. John Nichols, Department Head of Agricultural Economics, said those who would benefit from attending the conference include key executives and decision-makers in entrepreneurial and high-growth companies, members of corporate and local government business development teams, including those in rural and semi-rural areas, consultants, advisors, and university faculty interested in entrepreneurship. The number of conference participants and rooms at the Marriott Rivercenter are limited. Participants are asked to register as soon as possible. More information on the conference and registration can be found here. |
March 17, 2008 |
:: | Department Graduate appointed Vice Minister of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Korea :: Hak Soo Jeong received his Master of Science f from the Department under the supervision of Dr. John Penson. Mr. Jeong was promoted to Vice Minister at the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Foresty and Fisheries on March 1, 2008. He is the first Vice Minister under new Korean President, Lee Myung-Bak. |
March 17, 2008 |
:: | Dr. Teofilo Ozuna appointed Dean of the College of Business Administration at UT-PanAm :: Dr. Teofilo Ozuna, a graduate and former faculty member of the Department, was appointed Dean of the College of Business Administration at The University of Texas - Pan American. As dean, he will lead four departments that offer eight bachelor's degrees, three master's degrees and one doctoral degree. To view the press release, click here. Congratulations to Dr. Ozuna! |
February 29, 2008 |
:: | Change In Cuban Leadership Won't Overshadow U.S. Agricultural Exports :: The Department's Dr. Parr Rosson was quoted in the North Texas e-News as saying a change in Cuba's leadership won't have immediate economic effects on Cuban export trade. To read the full article, click here. |
February 14, 2008 |
:: | Dr. Richard Connor Receives Outstanding Achievement Award :: The Society for Range Management (SRM) awarded Dr. Richard Connor the Oustanding Achievement Award at their 61st Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. The award is presented by the Society for Range Management for outstanding achievement for eminently note-worthy contributions to the range profession to members and other qualified individuals and groups working with rangelands. To view the press release, click here. |
February 14, 2008 |
:: | RADM Robert Smith III '61 Inducted into Corps Hall of Honor :: Department graduate Rear Admiral Robert Smith III '63 was inducted into the Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor. The Hall of Honor is considered a prestigious group of former members of the Corps of Cadets who are said to embody the Aggie spirit. To read the February 13 article from the Bryan/College Station Eagle about the Hall of Honor inductees, click here. |
January 29, 2008 |
:: | Food and Agribusiness Industry Symposium :: The Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness will be hosting the Food and Agribusiness Industry Symposium from 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Donald Houston Center at Research Park. To view the itenerary, click here. |
January 29, 2008 |
:: | Dr. Bruce McCarl Recognized in Texas Monthly :: Dr. Bruce McCarl, a Regents Professor in the Department, was was featured in this month's edition of Texas Monthly magazine as one of the "35 People Who Will Shape Our Future." To view the article, click here. |
January 17, 2008 |
:: | Students, Faculty, and Staff Recognized at AgriLife Conference :: The hard work of many members of the Department was recognized at the annual Texas A&M AgriLife Conference in January. Students, faculty, and staff were noted in the Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence, Student Research Poster Competition, Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards, and Superior Service Awards. To view the full list, click here. |
January 3, 2008 |
:: | Elsa Murano Named President Of Texas A&M University :: Dr. Elsa Murano was named the 23rd president of Texas A&M University today by The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents during a telephonic meeting. She was selected as the sole finalist for the position at the December 2007 Board of Regents meeting. For more information, click here. |
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