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Congratulations to the four members of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, both current and past, who were recognized at the 2017 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Awards. The award ceremony was held on September 8, 2017 at the NC State University Club.
Recipients of the CALS Outstanding Alumni award:
Dr. Gary Payne
BS 1970, Agronomy
William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
Dr. Amy L. Sheck
Ph.D. 1994, Entomology
Dean of Science, North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics
Durham, North Carolina
Dr. Clyde E. Sorenson
BS 1980, Wildlife Biology; MS 1984, Entomology; Ph.D. 1988, Entomology
Alumni Association Distinguished Undergraduate Professor, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
CALS Outstanding Young Alumni award recipient:
Dr. James P. Kerns
BS 2002, Agronomy; Ph.D. 2008, Plant Pathology
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University
Apex, North Carolina