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TTU’s Office of Communications and Marketing, released a news article on the journey of cotton-based oil absorbent from its conception to market place.
Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar Awarded At The Celebration Of Faculty Excellence In Research, Scholarship And Creative Activity
Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar was recognized by TTU for achieving national/international recognition in the 2018-19 academic year in an event on November 7th, Celebrating Faculty Excellence In Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity.
President Lawrence Schovanec presented certificate to him recognizing his accomplishments.
Dr. Steve Presley Presented with the 2019 SOVE Distinguished Achievement Award in Puerto Rico
Dr. Steve Presley was presented with the “2019 Distinguished Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement in Vector Ecology Science” at the 49th Annual Conference of Society for Vector Ecology in San Juan, Puerto Rico during 22-26 September. The annual award recognizes a U.S. or international scientist that has contributed significantly to advancing the knowledge base regarding arthropod vectored disease ecology.
Drs. Steve Peper and Steve Presley organized and co-chaired a symposium entitled “Healthcare, Public Health, and Vector Control: The Disconnect” at the 49th Annual Conference of Society for Vector Ecology in San Juan, Puerto Rico during 22-26 September. Symposium speakers included physicians, veterinarians, public health administrators, vector control professionals, vector-borne infectious disease researchers, and non-governmental aid organizations from the United States and Brazil.
Can the Bobwhite Quail Be Saved?
BY WES FERGUSON, OCT 24, 2019
Once widely hunted in Texas, the beloved game birds have been dwindling in recent decades. But a West Texas hunter and professor believes he’s found a way to save them.
Left: A bobwhite quail at Texas Tech’s Wildlife Toxicology Laboratory, in Lubbock.
Right: Medicated grub in the QuailSafe feeder at Kendall’s ranch near the town of Jayton.
Photographs by Trevor Paulhus
First case of St. Louis Encephalitis Virus confirmed in Lubbock mosquito sample
LUBBOCK, Texas — On Thursday, the City of Lubbock Health Department confirmed the first case of St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE) this year, found in a sample of mosquitoes collected in Lubbock.
Professor and chair with the Texas Tech Department of Environmental Toxicology, Dr. Steven Presley, said his department tests mosquitoes for West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis.
“A couple of weeks ago we tested a pool and they were positive for both West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis Virus,” Presley said.
Presley said the mosquitoes with the viral diseases were found in west Lubbock.
“We’ve had that unusual period of rainfall and hot weather again,” Presley said. “So mosquito numbers have boomed.”
Prof’s Research Journey: Lab to Reality
Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar Awarded At The Celebration Of Faculty Excellence In Research, Scholarship And Creative Activity
Dr. Steve Presley Presented with the 2019 SOVE Distinguished Achievement Award in Puerto Rico
Can the Bobwhite Quail Be Saved?
First case of St. Louis Encephalitis Virus confirmed in Lubbock mosquito sample
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