Allison Snow Receives 2002 University
Distinguished Scholar Award
Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology Professor Allision
Snow was one of this year's recipients of the University's
Distinguished Scholar Award, which recognizes exceptional
scholarly accomplishments. Recipients are nominated by their
departments and chosen by a committee of senior faculty. The
Award is well-deserved recognition of Snow's research track
record. A plant population ecologist and internationally-respected
researcher, Snow has been a consultant to scientists in China,
Kenya and Vietnam and a frequent international symposium speaker.
She serves on national advisory panels and committees (NSF,
USDA and the National Academy of Sciences' National Research
Council). In March, 2002, she chaired USDA's Gene Flow
Conference. Snow was recently nominated to serve on a new
committee at the National Academy of Sciences/National Research
Council. The committee will study biocontainment of genetically
modified organisms, at the request of the USDA.
Just in: Allison Snow has been named one of Scientific
American's Top 50 Research Leaders of the Year. Snow and 49
other scientists (in various categories) were given the award
based on "accomplishments during the previous year (that)
demonstrate a clear, progressive view of the technological
future..." The awards were featured in the December 2002 issue.
Microbiology Department Chair
John Reeve's grant proposal,
"Molecular Microbiology," was one of 21 research projects
statewide receiving incentive grants from the Ohio Board
of Regents, who saw the need to concentrate funding in programs
that were of exceptionally high quality and met critical state
needs. A panel of experts from universities outside Ohio reviewed
applications and selected the winners. This award will help
address the growing need for graduate students educated in
microbial genomics, bioinformatics, and microbial biodiversity.
By enhancing its Ph.D. program in microbiology, Ohio State
can take advantage of the dramatic growth and sophistication
of techniques for obtaining genome sequence data
to exploit a wealth of research and technology transfer
opportunities.
Amanda Simcox, molecular genetics,
received the 2002 Colleges
of the Arts and Sciences' Rosalene Sedgwick Award, which
recognizes outstanding service to students. In addition to a
productive research program and teaching duties, Simcox is an
honors advisor and advises the molecular genetics undergraduate
student club. Additionally, she is the prime mover of the DNA
fingerprinting workshops for high school students. Simcox works
tirelessly on behalf of students and serves as a great role model.
J. Eric Juterbock, EEOB, Ohio State Lima, was a 2002 recipient
of the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching. A three-time
winner of Ohio State Lima's teaching award, Juterbock, or
"Dr. J," as he is called by his students, is known for going
the extra mile to nurture and encourage budding biologists
outside the classroom, even teaching an extra class to help
a student prepare for graduate school. Juterbock was instrumental
in starting the honors program at the regional campus and because
of his efforts, the Lima campus is now in the process of
proposing a major in biology.
Brian Smith, Entomology, was recently
named a fellow of the
American Association for the Advancement of Science. Additionally,
Smith won honors this past year for publishing the best paper
in the journal, Behavioral Genetics.