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GREGORY D. PILLARWilliam S. Lee Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Chemistry
Queens University of Charlotte
704.337.2260 [email protected] Web: http://www.pillarenvironmental.com Twitter: PillarESci
EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy (2006)
Agronomy (Environmental Chemistry), The University of GeorgiaDissertation: Influence of clay minerals, humic substances and soil aggregation on the fate ofbioavailability of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT)
Master of Science (2002)
Agronomy (Soil Science), Kansas State UniversityThesis: The impact of golf course construction and management on soil quality: Evaluating soilquality with multiple indicators
Bachelor of Science (1999)
Environmental Science (Soil Science & Hydrology), University of Minnesota Twin-CitiesGraduated with distinction.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, North CarolinaChair, Department of Environmental Science & Chemistry (3/2013 Present)Chair, Department of Environmental Sciences (8/2010 2/2013)Oversee and manage Chemistry and Environmental Science department operations, faculty,budget, annual planning and assessment. Manage facilities including 6 teaching labs, 5independent study labs and 2 instrument labs. Manage degree programs in Environmental Studies(B.A.), Environmental Science (B.S.), Chemistry (B.S.) and Biochemistry (B.S.). Established theEnvironmental Chemistry track under the B.S. in Chemistry and co-created the EnvironmentalStudies program. Managed the merger of the Department of Environmental Science and theDepartment of Chemistry in 2013.
William S. Lee Professor of Environmental Science & Chemistry (4/2013 Present)Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Chemistry (8/2012 Present)Assistant Professor of Environmental Science & Chemistry (8/2006 7/2012)Teach undergraduate classes in environmental science, geology, soil science, general chemistry,analytical chemistry and environmental chemistry. Advise students majoring in Chemistry,Biochemistry, Environmental Studies and Environmental Science. Foster and develop a researchprogram incorporating undergraduate students and infusion into course and program curriculum.
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE
University of Georgia, Athens, GeorgiaGraduate Research Assistant (Environmental Soil Chemistry) (6/2002 7/2006)Conducted research on the environmental fate of organic chemicals (pharmaceuticals, pesticidesand explosives) in soil and water. Managed laboratory instrumentation including a ThermoFisherTrace Gas Chromatograph/Polaris Q Mass Spectrometer (GCMS), Shimadzu High PerformanceLiquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Dionex Accelerated Solvent Extractor (ASE). Taught laboratorycourses in soil chemistry and soil mineralogy.
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KansasGraduate Teaching & Research Assistant (Soil Science) (6/2002 7/2006)Conducted research on the environmental impact of golf course construction and operation.Coordinated as the lead instructor the introductory soil science laboratory. Taught laboratorycourses in introductory soil science and soil microbiology.
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PUBLICATIONS
(Total = 6)
Pillar, G.D.,J. Braswell and M.S. Harper. 2011. An interdisciplinary approach to engaging studentsin active citizenship and community service by investigating issues in food and agriculture.North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal55 Supplement 1:72 (Abstract)
Pillar, G.D., J. Braswell, S.W. Henderson, M.S. Harper and D. McGavran. 2010. Food for thought: Acollaborative effort to incorporate food and agriculture into a liberal arts curriculum.North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal. 54(2):63 (Abstract)
Pillar, G.D., K.Karnok and S.J. Thien. 2008. Perceptions, utilization, and training of graduateStudent teaching assistants in introductory soil science courses: Survey Results. NorthAmerican Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal. 52:25-32
Pillar, G.D., K. Karnok and S.J. Thien. 2006. Perceptions, utilization, and training of graduatestudent teaching assistants in introductory soil science courses. North American Collegesand Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Journal. 50(2): 74 (Abstract)
Xia, K., A. Bhandari, K.Das and G. Pillar. 2005. Occurrence and fate of phermaceuticals andpersonal care products (PPCPs) in biosolids.Journal of Environmental Quality. 34:91-104
Xia, K. and G. Pillar. 2003. Anthropogenic organic chemicals in biosolids from selected wastewatertreatment plants in Georgia and South Carolina. Pg. 806-809. In Kathryn Hatcher (ed.)Proceedings of the 2003 Georgia Water Research Conference. Athens, GA, April 23 24(Extended Proceedings)
PRESENTATIONS
(Total = 42)
Research Presentations (10) *undergraduate student
Guiterrez* J.L., P.Koplas and G.D. Pillar. 2011. Microbial fuel cells powered by sediments of theSouth Fork River enhanced with carbon, sulfur and iron substrates. Presented at the 108
th
Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NCAS), Elon, NC.Pillar, G.D. 2007. Influence of clay minerals and humic-clay complexes on 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene
(TNT) retention in soils. University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.Pillar, G.D., P.F. Hendrix and K. Xia. 2005. Impact of earthworm activity on the transformation and
distribution of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene in soils. Presented at the Annual ASA-SSSA-CSSAMeetings, Salt Lake City, UT.
Pillar, G.D. and K. Xia. 2005. Interaction of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene with clay minerals and humic-clay
complexes. Presented at the Annual ASA-SSSA-CSSA Meetings, Salt Lake City, UT.Pillar, G.D. K. Xia and P.F. Hendrix. 2004. Fate of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene in soil aggregates influenced
by earthworm activity. Presented at the Annual ASA-SSSA-CSSA Meetings, Seattle, WA.Xia, K., G. Pillar and A. Bhandari. 2004. Fate of personal care products and other organic chemicals
in biosolids. Presented at the Sustainable Land Application Conference, Buena Vista, FL.Pillar, G.D. and K. Xia. 2003. Impact of size fractionation methods on properties of soil aggregates.
Presented at the Annual ASA-SSSA-CSSA Meeting, Denver, CO.Xia, K. and G.D. Pillar. 2003. Anthropogenic organic compounds in biosolids. Presented at the
Annual ASA-SSSA-CSSA Meetings, Denver, COPillar, G.D. and S.J. Thien. 2000. Impact of animal waste compost on turf soil quality.
Presented at the Annual ASA-SSSA-CSSA Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.Cecchi, A.M., W.C. Koskinen, G.D. Pillar, K. Haider and H.H. Cheng. 1999. Sorption-desorption of
phenolic acids in soil. Presented at the Annual ASA-SSSA-CSSA Meetings, Salt Lake City,
UT.
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Invited Scholarly Presentations (31)
Pillar, G.D. 2013International Food Issues, Panel presentation presented at along with B.Schanbacher for the International Law Society, Duke Law School, Duke University,Durham, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2012. Seven Billion and Counting: The Role of Population Growth in Addressing GlobalFood Security Challenges. Presented at the World View Community College Symposium
Population and Migration: A World on the Move, University of North Carolina, Chapel-Hill, North Carolina.Pillar, G.D. 2012. Our Global Food System: Sustainability and the Next Food Revolution. Presented
at the World View Global Education Leaders Program, University of North Carolina,Chapel-Hill, North CarolinaSimilar presentation with same title given in 2011 at the World View Global Education
Leaders Program at the University of North Carolina and in 2010 at the World Views
Partners Workshop in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2012. Agricultural and Land Use Considerations for Biofuels: A Sustainable AgriculturePerspective, Presented at the 2
ndAnnual BioEnergy Symposium, IDEAS (Infrastructure,
Design, Environment and Sustainability) Center, University of North Carolina Charlotte,Charlotte, NC.
Pillar, G.D. 2012. Best Practices and Ideas for Incorporating Multimedia in Online and Hybrid
Courses. Presented at the Lightbulb Workshop Series, Center for Excellence in Teachingand Learning (CETL), Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2011. The Role of Food and Environmental Insecurity in Global Conflicts, Presented atthe World View 2011 K-12 Global Education Symposium Peace and Conflict: Ten Yearsafter 9/11, University of North Carolina, Chapel-Hill, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2011. Lights, Camera, Disaster!: If Hollywood Taught Science, Presented at theDepartment of Biology Seminar Series, University of North Carolina Ashville, Ashville,North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2011. Everybody Eats: The Sustainability and Future of Our Global Food System,Presented at the World Views Partners Workshop, University of North Carolina, Chapel-Hill, Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D., 2011. Natures Green Thumb: How Going Green Will Produce a Sustainable Global
Food System, Presented at the 58
th
Annual Southeastern World Affairs Institute, BlackMountain, North CarolinaPillar, G.D., J. Braswell and M.S. Harper. 2011. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Engaging Students
in Active Citizenship and Community Service by Investigating Issues in Food andAgriculture. Presented at the 57
thAnnual North American Colleges and Teachers of
Agriculture (NACTA) Annual Conference, Edmonton, Canada.Pillar, G.D. 2011. Global Food Issues: A Micronesian Case Study, Presented at Poplar Ridge Farm-\
to-Table Dinner and Speaker Series, Waxhaw, North Carolina.Pillar, G.D. 2010. Understand the Global Food System: Security, Sustainability and the Future of
Food, Presented at the IB Schools of North Carolina 2010 Fall Roundtable, Winston Salem,North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2010. The Path to Sustainable Eating, Presented at the Poplar Ridge Farm-to-TableDinner and Speaker Series, Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D., J. Braswell, S.W. Henderson, M.S. Harper and D. McGavran. 2010. Food for Thought: ACollaborative Effort to Incorporate Food and Agriculture into a Liberal Arts Curriculum.Presented at the 56
thAnnual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
(NACTA) Annual Conference, State College, Pennsylvania.Pillar, G.D. 2010. What the World Eats: Our Global Food System and the New Food Revolution,
Presented at the Food Really MattersCaldwell Community College and TechnicalInstitute Multicultural Fair, Hickory, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2009. How Domestic Policies Affect Our Local and Global Food System, Presented tothe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council, Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Pillar, G.D. 2009. Global Food Insecurity: Sustainability and the Next Food Revolution, WinthropUniversity International Education Week, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2009. Global Food Insecurity: Opportunities and Challenges, Presented to the CharlotteEconomics Club, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2009. The Global Food Crisis: Sustainability and the Next Food Revolution, Presented atthe Poplar Ridge Farm-to-Table Dinner and Speaker Series, Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2009. Sustainability of the Global Food System, Presented at the Charlotte World Trade
Association, Charlotte, North Carolina.Pillar, G.D. 2009. Opportunities and Challenges for Tomorrows Global Food System, Presented atthe 56
thAnnual Southeastern World Affairs Institute, Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2009. Global Food Supply and the Future of Food, Presented at the Great DecisionsLecture Series, Office of International Programs at the University of North CarolinaCharlotte, Charlotte, NC.
Pillar, G.D. and J. McClelland. 2008. Technology Update: Clickers and Web Tools. Presented at theLightbulb Lunch Workshop Series, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL),Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2008. Revisiting Your Teaching Philosophy. Presented at the Lightbulb WorkshopSeries, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Queens University ofCharlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. 2008. Using Portfolios for Self-Assessment: The Teaching Portfolio, Presented at the
2008 Faculty Advance, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), QueensUniversity of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D. and C. Clark. 2008. Intentional Learning: The Scoop from the 2008 AmericanAssociation of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Annual Meeting, Presented at theProfessional Speaking Series, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
Pillar, G.D. 2007. Recipe for Disaster: Hollywood and Science, Presented at the Queens Universityof Charlotte Raleigh Alumni Chapter Event, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Pillar, G.D., K. Karnok and S.J. Thien. 2006. Perceptions, Utilization and Training of GraduateStudent Teaching Assistants in Introductory Soil Science Courses. Presented at the 52
nd
Annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Annual Conference,Vancouver, Canada.
Pillar, G.D. 2005. Levels of Learning: Understanding Blooms Learning Taxonomy. Presented to
students enrolled in Teaching Seminar for Life Science Graduate Teaching Assistants(GRSC 7770), University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
Panel and Workshop Discussions (2)Morrachian, M.E., G.D. Pillar, A. Mignery, M. Roberts and M. Pitser. 2009. FRESH: New Thinking
About What Were Eating., viewing and post screening discussion, Winthrop University,November 9
th, 2009., Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Collins, G., A. Newton, D. Boekelheide and G.D. Pillar.2009. FRESH: New Thinking About WhatWere Eating., viewing and post screening discussion, Central Piedmont CommunityCollege, November 5
th, 2009., Charlotte, North Carolina
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STUDENT
MENTORING
(Total = 25*)*Representative
sample provided
Undergraduate Capstone Research Projects Primary Advisor (15)Foster, W. 2013. Environmental Science, What Does the Soil Say? The Plant-Soil Relationship
of the Helianthus Schweinitzii (Schweinitzs Sunflower).
King, L. 2012. Biochemistry, Thiabendazole in Apples: A comparison of Organic and Non-Organic Produce.
Knuckles, C. 2012. Environmental Studies. Impact of Impervious Surfaces on Urban Soil QualityTurner, K. 2012. Biochemistry,A Quantitative Chemical Analysis of Carbamazepine in Charlotte
Streams by HPLC-UVWingate, S. 2012. Chemistry,Analysis of Bisphenol A (BPA) in Thermal Receipt Paper
Mallberg, C. 2011. Environmental Studies, Potential Contaminant Impact on Urban StreamsPassing Through Golf Courses in Charlotte, North Carolina.
McKinzie, A. 2011. Environmental Science, Sediment Pollution and the Associated ChemicalCharacteristics within Charlottes Urban Creeks.
Janaskie, E. 2010. Biochemistry, Efficiency of Home Water Filters for Volatile OrganicCompounds (VOCs)
Schoenhals, S. 2010. Biochemistry, Potential Migration of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in PolycarbonatePlastic Water Bottles into Water.
Striano, S. 2010. Chemistry, The Analysis of Dietary Supplements to Determine CaffeineContent
Austin, C. 2008. Biochemistry,Analysis of Salicyclic Acid in Cosmetic ProductsCaldwell, J. 2008. Biochemistry,Analysis of Triazine Herbicide Residues in Strawberries via
.High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Mahle, A. 2008. Chemistry, Determination of Acetaminophen in Common Cold MedicineMcCloy, S. 2008. Biochemistry, HPLC and UV Analysis of Caffeine in BeveragesOlian, M.C. 2008. Biochemistry, HPLC Analysis to Determine Actual Concentration of Non-FDA
Regulated Vitamin B12 Supplements
Undergraduate Capstone Research Projects Secondary Advisor/Committee Member (3)
Gutierrez, J. 2011. Biology, Microbial Fuel Cells Powered by Sediments of the South Fork RiverEnhanced with Carbon, Sulfur and Iron Substrates
Burns, M. 2011. Environmental Studies, Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of the Coal Ash
Ponds at the Riverbend Steam Station in Gaston County, North CarlolinaCarr, K.C. 2011. Environmental Studies, Mineral Resource Utilization by College Students in VariousElectronic Devices
COURSES Queens University of Charlotte
Department of Chemistry
CHEM 101 & 101L General Chemistry I and Lab (offered in traditional, online and hybrid formats)CHEM 102 & 102L General Chemistry II and LabCHEM 111L Chemistry Principles I LabCHEM 112 & 112L Chemistry Principles II and LabCHEM 305 & 305L Quantitative Analysis and Lab
Department of Environmental ScienceENVR 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (offered in traditional and hybrid formats)ENVR 102 Introduction to GeologyENVR 250 Topics in Environmental Science: Environmental Impact AssessmentENVR 300 Research MethodsENVR 304 Soil and Water ScienceNSCI 101 Issues in Science: Food and Agriculture (offered in traditional, online and hybrid formats)
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Other Departments & Programs
CORE 122 Modern Citizenship: Food for ThoughtEDUC 352 Application of Learning TheoryHONR 210/220 Honors Seminar: Recipes for Disaster Hollywood vs RealityJBIP 210/220 John Belk International Program Prep Course and Spring Study Tour
Italy: Italian Art and Culture (2008)
Central Alpine Europe: History & Culture (2009 Prep Course only)
Pacific Islands (Micronesia) Environmental Studies Tour (2011 & 2013)Vietnam: Jewel of Southeast Asia (2012)
University of Georgia
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
CRSS 4510/6510 Contaminants in Soil and Water (Guest Lecturer)CRSS 4670/6670 Soil Chemistry (Teaching Assistant / Guest Lecturer)CRSS 4670/6670 Soil Chemistry Laboratory (Lead Instructor)CRSS 8540 Soil Mineralogy (Teaching Assistant / Instructor)
Kansas State University
Department of Agronomy
AGRON 305 Soil Science (Lead Laboratory Instructor / Teaching Assistant)
AGRON 645 Soil Microbiology (Laboratory Instructor)
Short Courses & Workshops
Soils of the Piedmont. 2010 2013, 9-hour elective course for the Certificate in Native PlantStudies offered by the University of North Carolina Charlotte Botanical Gardens, NorthCarolina Native Plant Society and the Habitat & Wildlife Keepers.
Piedmont Soils & Soil Fertility,2011 2013, 3-hour workshop for the Mecklenburg County masterGardner Training Program, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Piedmont Soils & Streams, 2008 - 2011, 5-day short course for K-12 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schoolteachers, co-developed with J.Braswell, C. DeJaco and R. Perkins and co-presented with J.Braswell.
Stop Treating Soil Like Dirt! Exploring the Amazing Properties of Soil, 2008, Co-presented with R.Perkins at the 2008 NSTA Area Conference, Charlotte, NC
MEDIA
(TV, Radio, Print,
Online)
Guest expert on WCNC News Channel 36 (local NBC affiliate) May 23rd
, 2012, student researchproject highlighted in piece Toxic chemical on your receipts may be harmful.
Guest expert on WCNC News Channel 36 (local NBC affiliate) April 30th
, 2012, provided expertisein segment Battery Testing: Which brand is best?
Authored piece Everybody Eats for the Summer 2011 edition of Queens MagazineInterviewed by the Charlotte Observer February 27, 2011 for the story
Queens Master of DisasterGuest expert on WBTV News Channel 3 (local CBS affiliate) July 2
nd, 2010, provided expertise in
segment Local Food is Tasty BusinessInterviewed by the Mountain Island Weekly January 13, 2010 for the story
Health Officials: Dont eat lake catfishGuest expert on WCNC News Channel 36 (local NBC affiliate) November 20
th, 2009, provided
expertise in segment Whats really in your food?Guest on Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins, 90.7 WFAE NPR news talk radio January 27
th, 2009,
discussed global food supplyGuest expert on WCNC News Channel 36 Investigators (local NBC affiliate) September 24
th, 2008,
provided expertise in segment Local spa treatment put to the test
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SERVICE Professional Societies & JournalsEditorial Committee and Journal Reviewer, Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems and Community
Development, 2010 presentEditorial Journal Committee and Journal Reviewer, North American Colleges and Teachers of
Agriculture (NACTA), 2006 presentTeacher Recognition Committee, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA),
2006 present
Book Review and Instructional Media Committee Chair, North American Colleges and Teachers ofAgriculture (NACTA), 2009 2011
University Committees
Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAF) Director Search Committee, 2013Online Programs Implementation Team, 2012Health and Wellness Task Force, 2011Sustainability Committee, 2010 presentQuality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Steering Committee, 2009 2012
QEP Committee #1: Campus-Wide BrainstormingQEP Committee #2: Topic SelectionQEP Committee #3: Topic DevelopmentQEP Committee #4: QEP Implementation
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Steering Committee, 2008 2010Teaching Portfolio Work Group Coordinator, 2008
CORE Program Steering Committee, 2008 2009CORE 122 Modern Citizenship Faculty Team Co-Leader, 2008 2009CORE 122 Modern Citizenship Sub-Unit Chair, 2007 2012
Technology and Web Faculty Committee, 2007Learning Management System (LMS) Sub-Committee Chair, 2007
College & Department Committees
Physics Faculty Search Committee, Chair, 2011-2012Creative Writing Faculty Search Committee, 2007 2008Environmental Science Department Webmaster, 2006 2011
Chemistry Department Webmaster, 2006 2011Environmental Science Faculty Search Committee, 2006 - 2007
Community
Charlotte Mecklenburg Food Policy, 2009 presentAdvisory Board (Founding Member), 2012 - presentGoverning Board (Founding Member), 2009 2012Zoning & Land Use Working Group Co-Chair, 2010 2011Food Assessment Committee Co-Chair, 2009 2010
Partners in Out-of-School Time(POST) Leaf & STEM Advisory Council, 2009 2012
HONORS William S. Lee Professor (endowed chair) of Environmental Science & Chemistry, 2013
William S. Lee Distinguished Professor Teaching Award, Queens University of Charlotte, 2011E.B. Knight / Jack Everly Journal AwardsHonorable Mention for Perceptions, Utilization, and
Training of Graduate Student Teaching Assistants in Introductory Soil Science Courses: Survey
Results., North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, 2009Graduate Student Teaching Award, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, 2006Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,
University of Georgia, 2006Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Graduate School, University of Georgia, 2006Teaching Portfolio Certification, Graduate School, University of Georgia, 2005
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Agronomy Graduate Student Association Choice Service Award, University of Georgia, 2005Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society, University of Georgia, 2004Graduate Student Teaching Award of Merit, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture,
2002Ray I. Throckmorton Graduate Scholarship, Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University,
2001Richard E. Brown Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, College of Agriculture, Kansas State
University, 2001Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Kansas State University, 2001
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REFERENCES Reed Perkins, Ph.D.Carolyn G. and Sam H. MacMahon Professor ofEnvironmental ScienceChair, Division of Natural Science and MathematicsQueens University of [email protected]
William Clyde, Ph.D.
Provost & Executive Vice PresidentManhattan [email protected]
Lynn Morton, Ph.D.
Dean & Associate Professor of EnglishCollege of Arts and SciencesQueens University of [email protected]
Dr. Jeff Hattey
Assistant Dean and ProfessorCollege of Food, Agricultural and Environmental SciencesThe Ohio State [email protected]
Dr. William P. Miller
ProfessorDepartment of Crop and Soil SciencesThe University of Georgia
Dr. Steven J. Thien
ProfessorDepartment of AgronomyKansas State [email protected]
Dr. Jay Bell
Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Faculty AffairsCollege of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
University of Minnesota Twin-Cities612.625.6703
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