Faculty EmailPrograms
- The three major program areas of the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center are:
-Animal Systems
The Animal Systems Program focuses on improving scientific understanding of physiological mechanisms affecting reproduction, growth and performance of farm animals such as goats, swine, beef cattle and poultry. These undertakings are crucial for development of efficient production practices and promotion of a healthy and competitive livestock industry in Texas with primary analysis on grazing ruminants. Application of this science-based information allows for the development of humane and cost-effective production practices that promote animal well-being and minimize stress. It is also necessary to produce animals that provide consumers with the quality meat, milk and by-products they desire at an affordable cost. High production efficiency and growth are critical elements for expanding local and national markets and effectively competing in global markets
-Scientists
Gary R. Newton
Research Scientist, Biology of Reproduction and Theriogenology; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences and Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
BS: State University of New York-Geneseo, 1976, Biology
MS: University of Kentucky, 1982, Animal Science
PhD: University of Kentucky, 1986, Animal Science
Postdoctoral Study: University of Florida, 1989
Research Scientist, International Goat Research Center, Reproductive Physiology
BS: Gustavus Adlophus College, Minnesota, 1966, Biology
MS: University of Wisconsin, 1970, Zoology
PhD: University of Wisconsin, 1972, Zoology/Reproductive Physiology, Biochemistry Lindsay Weatherspoon
Assistant Professor/Research Scientist, Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology
BS: Savannah State College, 1948, Animal Science
MS: Kansas State College, 1953, Animal Science
Further Study: Kansas State University, Meat Science
- Food Systems
The Food System Program (FSP) area addresses issues of regional and national importance of enhancing nutrition, food safety/quality and the related impacts on the quality of life. Critical issues are facing the underserved population locally, nationally and globally involving the incidences of nutritional related illnesses and diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, and increase in food borne illnesses. The goals of the FSP are: 1) to increase the body of knowledge in the understanding of nutrients and mechanisms implicated in illnesses and diseases; 2) to increase the body of knowledge in the areas of quality and safety of meat, milk and value-added products.
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Scientists
Velva J. McWhinney
Research Scientist, Nutritional Biochemistry
BS: Prairie View A&M University, 1981, Biology
MS: Prairie View A&M University, 1983, Chemistry
PhD: Texas A&M University, 1991, Nutrition
Adela Mora-Gutierrez
Research Scientist, Food ChemistryBS: University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela, 1981, Pharmacy
MS: University of Illinois, Urbana, 1987, Food Science
PhD: University of Illinois, Urbana, 1989, Food Science
Eric Risch
Food Systems Engineering
BS: University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 1974, Agricultural Engineering
MS: University of British Columbia, Canada, 1977, Agricultural Engineering
PhD: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1982, Agricultural Engineering
Research Scientist and Professor; Coordinator of Animal Science Program, Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology; Leader, Poultry Center, Adjunct Assistant Professor – Texas A&M University, Poultry Science Department
BS: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1965, Animal Science
MS: Iowa State University-Ames, 1966, Poultry Science, Nutrition and Management
PhD: Texas A&M University, 1984, Texas Poultry Science, Health and Environmen
Rahmat Attaie
Research Scientist, Food Technology
BS: American University of Beirut, 1975, Food Technology/Nutrition
MS: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1984, Food Science and Technology
PhD: Texas A&M University, 1993, Food Science and Technolog
Laura Carson
BS: Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi, 1986, Chemistry
MS: Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas, 1988, Chemistry
PhD: The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, 1994, Polymer Science
Plant and Environmental Systems
The Plant and Environmental System Program of Research focuses on work vital to the regional environment, the Texas Gulf Coast Prairie Wetland Ecosystems. The project activities focus on the following three main components: 1) Soil and Water Monitoring; 2) Biogeochemical Processes; and 3) Alternative Cropping Systems and Biomass Production.
-Scientists
Raul G. CueroResearch Scientist/Distinguished Professor, Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Mycotoxins and Environmental Microbiology
BS: Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, 1971
MS: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1974
PhD: Strathcylde University, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 1986
Richard W. Griffin
Research Scientist and Associate Professor, Soil Science
BS: North Carolina State University, 1984, Soil Science
MS: North Carolina State University, 1986, Soil Science
PhD: Texas A&M University, 1991, Pedology/Soil Science
Research Scientist, Biochemistry
BS: Univesity of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1971, Chemistry
PhD: University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, 1975, Biochemistry
