Campus News

Professor of crop and soil sciences wins award

George Vellidis, professor of crop and soil sciences in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, received the Pierre C. Robert Professional Award from the International Society of Precision Agriculture, during the society’s conference in St. Louis.

This annual award is given to a single individual each year who has made significant contributions to precision science and technology.

The society is the leading professional society for scientists working to improve the sustainability and efficiency of agriculture through research into precision and automated agricultural practices.