I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the 2024 William Dugas Early Career Award for Research Excellence. The award was presented by Dr. Cliff Lamb, Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and Dr. William Dugas, Former Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. The ceremony took place at the Director’s Award Banquet on January 7, 2025, at the Stella Hotel in College Station. I am grateful for this recognition and the support of my team, colleagues and mentors. Here’s the press release in AgriLife Today: https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2025/01/07/agrilife-research-directors-awards-honor-faculty-staff-projects/
