Daniel L. Thomas (PhD '84)has been named the new head of Oklahoma State University’s department of biosystems and agricultural engineering by the OSU/A&M Board of Regents.

 He currently serves as professor and head of Louisiana State University’s department of biological and agricultural engineering and the LSU Agricultural Center in Baton Rouge.

“Dr. Thomas’ extensive and outstanding record of leadership and educational, Extension and research accomplishments makes him highly qualified for the position of department head,” said Robert E. Whitson, vice president, dean and director of OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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 Dr. Akilah Martin (MS Agronomy '02, PhD ABE '05) helped establish, and continues to support, a school in Nairobi that has been named for her. She is continuing her legacy of education and social change.

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Dr. Kelsi Bracmort returned to the department on April 8 to present a special seminar at the invitation of the ABE Graduate Student Association. Kelsi works with the Congressional Research Service.