31
The Professors
31 The Professors
31.1 Teaching and Scholarship
Our professors are renowned across campus for their willingness and enthusiasm to provide excellent guidance and teaching to our students. Staff members help students choose options and advise them on career opportunities. Students are encouraged to explore their chosen fields and develop practical skills.
Faculty are involved in the full chain of scholarly activity, from generation (research) and integration to dissemination (teaching and extension). Our teaching and research activities have gained international recognition and various awards. Combined with our patented discoveries, they are a testament to our continued commitment to excellence. Awards received over the past five years include:
AHFMR Chair
N Willows
Agriculture Institute of Canada Fellow Award
J Kennelly (2011)
Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame Induction
I Morrison (2010)
Alberta Farm Animal Care Award of Distinction
Clover Bench (2012)
Alberta Ingenuity New Faculty Award
N Erbilgin (2009)
Alberta Pork Congress Lifetime Achievement Award
R Ball (2012)
Alberta Seed Growers Honorary Life Membership
H Rahman (2013)
American Society for Nutrition E.L.R. Stokstad Award
R Jacobs (2012)
ASTech Award for Excellence in Science and Technology Public Awareness
J Acorn (2010)
ASTech Award for Innovation in Agricultural Sciences
D Spaner (2013)
D Bressler (2011)
L Dosdall (2010)
L McMullen (2009)
M Stiles (2009)
Boreal Leadership Individual Trailblazers Award
F Schmiegelow (2012)
Canadian Society of Animal Science Technical Innovation in Enhancing Production of Safe Affordable Food Award
L Guan (2013)
Canadian Diabetes Association New Investigator Award
J Buteau (2013)
Canadian Institute of Forestry Tree of Life Award
U Silins (2011)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research New Investigator Award
J Buteau (2013)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Knowledge Translation and Exchange Award
V Mazurak (2013)
Canadian Land Reclamation Association Edward M Watkin Award
A Naeth (2013)
Canadian Nutrition Society Centrum Foundation New Scientist Award
N Willows (2013)
Canadian Phytopathological Society Outstanding Young Scientist Award
S Strelkov (2012)
Canadian Society of Animal Science Fellowship
L Goonewardene (2012)
Canadian Society of Animal Science Award for Excellence in Nutrition and Meat Science
R Zijlstra (2012)
Canadian Society of Plant Biologists DC Nelson Award
U Hacke (2013)
Canada Research Chairs
N Erbilgin
M Gaenzle
U Hacke
F He
B Parlee (Joint appointment with Native Studies)
B Willing
R Weselake
European Geosciences Union’s Philippe Duchafour Medal
B Shotyk (2012)
EW Crompton Award
R Ball (2013)
Fellow of the Agricultural Institute of Canada
J Kennelly (2011)
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
M Tyree (2008)
W Adamowicz (2007)
The Entomological Foundation Medal of Honour
J Acorn (2013)
Fulbright NEXUS Scholar for Western hemisphere international collaboration on "Climate Change, Sustainable Energy, and Innovation"
A Hamann (2013)
Honorary Life Membership from the Alberta Seed Growers Association
H Rahman (2012)
International College of Nutrition Dr Zumkley Memorial Award
L Ozimek (2013)
International Union of Forest Research Organizations Scientific Achievement Award
J Zwiazek (2010)
IPCC Nominated Lead Author, Summary for Policymakers and Technical Summary
D Davidson (2013)
Khurshhed Jeejeebhoy Award for Best Application of Clinical Nutrition Research Findings to Clinical Practice
T Clandinin (2012)
Killam Annual Professorship
F He (2013)
S Strelkov (2012)
L McCargar (2009)
M Luckert (2008)
Livestock Emission & Abatement Research Network Global Research Alliance Senior Scientist Award (GRASS)
L Guan (2013)
McCalla Research Professorship
S Quideau (2013)
L Dosdall (2012)
D Davidson (2011)
D Spaner (2009)
J Zwiazek (2009)
C Field (2008)
Mirabelli-Glossop Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Vanier Institute of the Family
J Fast (2012)
NACTA Distinguished Educator Award
F Robinson (2010)
NACTA Teaching Award of Merit
D Barreda (2011)
S Mohapatra (2010)
B Steiner (2009)
D Davidson (2008)
NACTA Teaching Fellow Award
D Korver (2011)
L McMullen (2010)
C Wilkinson (2010)
NSERC Industrial Research Chair
S Landhausser
B Thomas
Premier’s Alberta Food for Health Award
F Temelli (2010)
T Vasanthan (2010)
Provost's Award for Early Achievement of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
D Barreda (2011)
Royal Society of Canada McNeil Medal
J Acorn (2012)
Soil System Sciences Division of the European Geosciences Union "The Duchaufour Medal"
B Shotyk (2012)
3M Teaching Fellowship
FE Robinson (2007)
University Professor
WL Adamowicz (2008)
University of Alberta President’s Achievement Award
There’s a Heifer in Your Tank (2009)
University of Alberta Provost’s Award for Early Achievement of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
D Barreda (2011)
Vargo Teaching Chair
MA Naeth (2010)
