Des Moines Register
04-02-06
Grassroots
ISU professors cited for work
Levon Esters, Iowa State University assistant professor in agricultural
education and studies, has been appointed to a national committee to organize
a leadership summit to help universities attract, retain and prepare students for
careers in agriculture and science.
Esters was selected by the National Academies Board on Agriculture and Natural
Resources based on his expertise in career development. His research focuses
on identifying factors that influence the career choices of students enrolled in
secondary and post-secondary agriculture programs.
Also recognized for his work at Iowa State was Joel Coats, a professor of
entomology and toxicology.
He will receive the International Award for Research in Agrochemicals in Atlanta.
A one-day symposium in honor of Coats was held Monday at the 231st American
Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting and Exposition.
For the past 30 years, Coats has studied insect and environmental toxicology. He
spearheaded formation of the interdepartmental toxicology graduate program at
Iowa State and served as its first chairman