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| Campus Chatter - Feb. 16, 2011 |
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OSU scientist wins Presidential Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Steven K. Lower has received the highest award that a young researcher can receive in the United States.
The Ohio State University scientist, who is working to understand the physical forces that allow bacteria to stick to surfaces, is among 85 recipients of the 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. He received the award in a White House ceremony last fall.
“Science and technology have long been at the core of America’s economic strength and global leadership,” said President Barack Obama in a statement. “I am confident that these individuals, who have shown such tremendous promise so early in their careers, will go on to make breakthroughs and discoveries that will continue to move our nation forward in the years ahead.”
Lower is an associate professor in the School of Earth Sciences and the School of Environment and Natural Resources, often collaborates with medical researchers, and has a partial appointment with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University.
His research could one day have far-reaching applications. It’s possible that bacteria could one day aid environmental cleanups, such as oil spills. And doctors might one day use Lower’s discoveries to better target the use of antibiotics on patients who receive implants – or even design implant materials that better resist bacteria.
Purdue Extension educators recognized for achievements
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Extension educators who received Indiana Extension Educators Assoc. awards were recognized during a luncheon of the Extension’s annual conference on Nov. 10.
•Bill Horan, of Wells County received the Agricultural and Natural Resources Career Award. Horan has been a leader in the Wells County Corn Plot Program for 15 years and helped to raise $1.2 million for the Wells County Community Center building.
•Susan Plassmeier, of Vanderburgh County was presented with the Consumer and Family Sciences Career Award. Plassmeier has led the Vanderburgh County Extension Team as county Extension director for 13 years and has served as a committee member for the IEEA association for the past 26 years.
•Kendall Martin, of Dubois County was presented with the 4-H Youth Development Individual Award for his organization and delivery of four training opportunities for adult 4-H club leaders.
•Cathy Boerste, of Gibson County received the Bob Amick Award for her work with Reality Store, which provides students with an understanding of the cost of living and what they need to do to obtain their desired standard of living.
•Adrienne Held, of Warrick County received the Agricultural and Natural Resources Individual Award for her work in organizing a farmers’ market to provide a source of local produce to residents of the county.
•Mary Lou Elbert, of Warrick County received the Consumer and Family Science Individual Award. Elbert has helped more than 200 families in transition through her Parenting Apart education program.
•Tom Springstun, of Floyd County was presented with the Economic Community Development Individual Award. Springstun offered a series of free workshops to help improve the productivity of local companies.
•Teresa Witkoske and Pandora Woodward, of Wabash County were presented with the Diversity Award for their work with the Passport Adventure curriculum that helps young people embrace cultural diversity and prepare for globalization.
•Adrienne Held, of Warrick County; Maria Restrepo, of Pike County; Bill Horan, of Wells County; Jeremy Weber, of Franklin County; Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer, director of Purdue’s International Programs in Agriculture; Jim Murren, of Purdue Extension and IPIA; and Larry Murdock, a professor of entomology, were awarded the International Award for their work in Nigeria. They conducted sessions with local Extension agents to teach them new methods to store cowpeas without insect damage. |
| 2/16/2011 |
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