Honoring faculty research and scholarship activity
Roots of Research Faculty Honor Program
The Office of the President, Office of the Vice President for Research and Division of Facilities jointly lead the Roots of Research Faculty Honor Program. This initiative is designed to celebrate the exceptional research and scholarly contributions of our faculty, recognizing those who have demonstrated a sustained and impactful commitment to advancing knowledge at K-State.
In honor of their dedication and achievements, a tree will be planted on campus in each honoree's name, symbolizing the deep roots they have cultivated through their work and the legacy they leave for future generations. These trees will serve as living tributes, growing and flourishing alongside the knowledge our faculty continue to cultivate.
2024 awardees:
- Amy Betz, mechanical and nuclear engineering
- Doina Caragea, computer science
- Rial Carver, Rural Grocery Initiative
- Elizabeth Dodd, English
- Carolyn Ferguson, biology
- Eric Fitzsimmons, civil engineering
- Wayne Goins, music, theatre and dance
- David Haukos, biology
- Socorro Herrera, curriculum and instruction
- Jun Li, chemistry
- Briana Nelson Goff, applied human sciences
- Vara Prasad, agronomy
- Kerry Priest, Staley School of Leadership
- Zak Ratajczak, biology
- Juergen Richt, diagnostic medicine/pathobiology
- Susmita Rishi, landscape architecture and regional and community planning
- Ajay Sharda, biological and agricultural engineering
- Vaishali Sharda, biological and agricultural engineering
- Valentina Trinetta, food, nutrition, dietetics and health
- Brad White, Beef Cattle Institute
Tree planting ceremonies will take place during Arbor Week, April 21-25, at various locations across campus and a schedule will be posted soon.
Nominations were reviewed and ranked by an internal committee.