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Tech AFS department adds expert in feedlot beef cattle nutrition, metabolism

Tech AFS department adds expert in feedlot beef cattle nutrition, metabolism

Jhones Sarturi, an expert in feedlot beef cattle nutrition and metabolism, has been named an assistant professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, according to officials with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He officially stepped into new his teaching and research post on March. 1.  more »

 

Swine Nutritionist joins Texas Tech’s Animal and Food Sciences Department

Swine Nutritionist joins Texas Tech’s Animal and Food Sciences Department

Anoosh Rakhshandeh, a research scientist who specializes in swine nutrition and health, has been named an assistant professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, according to officials with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He officially stepped into his new teaching and research post on Friday (Feb. 1).  more »

 

Add’em Up; New manager of CASNR Administration & Finance comes aboard

Add’em Up; New manager of CASNR Administration & Finance comes aboard

Texas Tech graduate Molly Redden has been named the new unit manager for administration and finance for Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. According to university officials, she stepped into her new post on Jan. 1.  more »

 

Advancing Diversity; Garcia Set to Support Minority Recruiting Efforts

Advancing Diversity; Garcia Set to Support Minority Recruiting Efforts

Texas Tech Academic Assistant Professor Lyda Garcia is bringing her experience and academic talents to the university’s Dr. Bill Bennett Student Success Center to support the group’s minority recruiting efforts. She officially stepped into her new post with Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources on Tuesday (Jan. 1).  more »

 

Tech Plant and Soil Science Department Adds Turfgrass Expert Joseph Young

Tech Plant and Soil Science Department Adds Turfgrass Expert Joseph Young

An experienced golf course and sports turf management researcher has been named an assistant professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Plant and Soil Science, according to officials with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Joseph Young officially stepped into new his teaching and research post on Jan. 1.  more »

 

Samantha Kahl Joins Tech’s Natural Resources Management Department

Samantha Kahl Joins Tech’s Natural Resources Management Department

Samantha Kahl, a Tennessee-based wildlife biologist and natural resource planner, has been named an assistant professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Natural Resources Management, according to officials with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. She officially stepped into new her teaching and research post on Jan. 1.  more »