National association honors three K-State professors

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Friday, December 22, 2006

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION HONORS THREE K-STATE PROFESSORS

MANHATTAN -- Three Kansas State University professors recently were recognized by the Soil Science Society of America at the 2006 annual meeting in Indianapolis, Ind.

Gary Pierzynski, professor and interim head of the department of agronomy, received the Marion L. and Chrystie M. Jackson Soil Science Award. This award recognizes midcareer soil scientists who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of soil chemistry and mineralogy.

Chuck Rice, professor of agronomy, received the Soil Science Research Award for outstanding achievements and original and significant research in soil science. His research focuses on carbon and nitrogen dynamics in the soil, and microbial ecology.

George Ham, professor emeritus of agronomy and former director of the Agricultural Experiment Station, was recognized for a lifetime achievement of outstanding service to soil science. Ham received the Soil Science Distinguished Service Award. This award is based on the recipient’s contributions during a career of 25 years or more.