Dr. Doyle E. Peaslee and Dr. Ronald E. Phillips Graduate Student Award

Presented annually to an Agronomy graduate student in memory of Dr. Doyle E. Peaslee and Dr. Ronald E. Phillips, Professors of Agronomy. This award recognizes exceptional academic achievement and outstanding potential for contributions to American Agriculture. 

• Brian Rinehart (2024)

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Gerald O. Mott Meritorious Graduate Student Award in Crop Science

The Gerald O. Mott Meritorious Graduate Student Award in Crop Science recognizes top-notch graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in crop science disciplines. Departments select students based on academic achievements, research and teaching contributions, leadership accomplishments, service activities and personal qualifications. The award honors the first CSSA President, Gerald O. Mott, who trained 75 graduate students during his 45 year career at Purdue University and the University of Florida. Many of his students have become eminent forage scientists.

The award is offered by the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and recipients receive a certificate and are recognized in CSA News.

• Andrea Webb (2023)

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IPSS Graduate Student Symposium

Spring 2024

Oral Presentations:

• Paul Cöckson – 1^st place
• Travis Banet – 2^nd place
• Jack Eaker – 3^rd place

Poster Presentations:

• Shelby Watkins – 1^st place
• Joyce Robinson – 2^nd place
• Jenni Fridgen – 3^rd place

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