Pond's Ponder
Trees are known by their fruit; humans by their deeds.
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The Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences is proud to announce the following individuals who will be recognized in the 31st annual Gallery of Excellence:
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Faculty Honoree: Dr. Ty Lawrence, Caviness Davis Distinguished Chair in Meat Science, Distinguished Graduate Faculty
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Staff Honoree: Amy Newton, COANS Business Administrator, Employee of the Year
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Student Honoree: Caden Bonilla, Senior Biology/Pre-Dental Major, Student Employee of the Year
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Student Honoree: Zane Platter, M.S. in Animal Science, Graduate Assistant of the Year
These individuals exemplify the dedication, hard work and excellence that contribute to the success and vibrancy of the COANS community.
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Dead or Alive? That is the Question | |
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On Nov. 8, WTAMU welcomed guest lecturer, Dr. Dmitrii E. Makarov, from the University of Texas at Austin Department of Chemistry and the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences. Students, staff and faculty from the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences and the College of Engineering attended the lecture, titled, "Dead or Alive: Time Arrow in the Motion of Single Molecules" to learn about computational chemistry and the random motion of particles.
Dr. Makarov is renowned for his work in reaction rate theory, quantum rate theory, mechanochemistry and other related topics within theoretical and computational chemical physics. In 1992, he received a PhD in theoretical physics from the Institute for Chemical Physics in Moscow, Russia. He has worked for UT Austin since 2001.
Lecture attendees were captivated by Makarov's discussion on what is considered dead versus alive, relative to the object. He presented on the concept of a "Time Arrow," meaning objects get older, instead of younger, blurring the line between the state of alive and dead in non-living objects. He then explained his scientific approach for detecting the this Time Arrow.
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Meat Science Student Named WTAMU Intern of the Year | |
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An animal science major who tackled major projects for the country’s largest sausage company is WTAMU’s Intern of the Year for 2024.
Helene Keiser, a junior animal science major from Gothenburg, Nebraska, was honored for her work at Johnsonville during a Nov. 13 reception in the lobby of WT’s Happy State Bank Academic and Research Building on the Canyon campus.
As Intern of the Year, Keiser will receive a $1,000 scholarship and will be submitted for the national Cooperative Education & Internship Association Academic Intern of the Year award.
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The Environmental Science Society, a WTAMU student organization, volunteered aid at the Boy Scouts of America's 17th Annual Environmental Science Society Scout Merit Badge event on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Environmental Science Society members helped scouts complete activities centered around surface water, land, air, aquifer and groundwater pollution, ecology, invasive species, endangered species, environmental sampling and more. Earning an Environmental Science Merit Badge encourages scouts to investigate the natural world by making observations and performing experiments.
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WTAMU's Chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) volunteered at the High Plains Food Bank on Nov. 9. Collectively, the students packaged 24,000 pounds of food, totaling 20,000 meals for families in the Panhandle.
"I feel privileged to work with such a dedicated group of students," said Dr. Nick Flynn, Professor of Biochemistry and ACS faculty advisor. "They are a wonderful group to work with."
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Thought Leaders Series: Dr. Verbeck | |
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On Nov. 7, Dr. Guido Verbeck, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Augusta University, visited WTAMU to present "Chemical Smart City and the Utilization of In-Field Mass Spectrometry for Decision" as part of the Thought Leader Series.
Throughout his career, Dr. Verbeck has authored/co-authored 90 peer reviewed publications, 14 awarded patents and has received $5 million in external funding.
The Thought Leaders Series, hosted by the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, offers participants the opportunity to explore innovative ideas, examine real-world applications and broaden their perspectives. Featuring guest speakers from a variety of industries and fields, the series highlights cutting-edge research and provides insights into the careers of leading experts.
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WTAMU Horse Judging Team Scores at AQHA World Show | |
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WTAMU’s Horse Judging Team placed third overall at a highly competitive annual competition.
Additionally, the team earned second-place finishes in both Performance and Reasons at the American Quarter Horse Association World Show, held Nov. 10 in Oklahoma City.
“I am incredibly proud of this team for earning third at this contest,” said Dr. Christy Petry-Adams, Clinical Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business & Economics and Horse Judging Team Coach. “This placing is a testament to their dedication, hard work and talent.”
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