Ag Econ-O-Gram

March 31, 2006

FACULTY MEETINGS
Faculty meetings for 2006 Spring semester will be held Fridays, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon, Room 75 Ag Hall on the following dates:

April 14, 21 and 28
May 12
 
FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
Swinton, S. M.  2005.  "As Ecosystem Services Are Demanded of Agriculture, What of Agricultural Economists?"  Western Economics Forum 4(Fall, 2005):21-23.  http://agecon.uwyo.edu/waea/WEForum/WEF-Vol.4-No.2-Fall2005.pdf
 
Reardon, T. and C. P. Timmer. 2006.  "Transformation of Markets for Agricultural Output in Developing Countries Since 1950:  How Has Thinking Changed?", chapter 13 in R.E. Evenson, P. Pingali, and T.P. Schultz (editors).  2006.  Volume 3  Handbook of Agricultural Economics:  Agricultural Development:  Farmers, Farm Production and Farm Markets.  Amsterdam:  Elsevier Press.
 
UPCOMING AWARDS CEREMONIES
Dr. Bill Taylor, Chair of the Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife, has been named as a recipient of the Ralph H. Smuckler Award for Advancing International Studies & Programs at MSU.  The Smuckler Award is presented by International Studies & Programs to recognize faculty members who have made significant & lasting impacts on the advancement of international scholarship, teaching and public service at MSU. The award will be presented at the International Awards Ceremony, a free event to which the public is invited:  International Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, March 29, 2006, Reception 3:30 p.m. Program 4:00 p.m.; 303 Delia Koo International Academic Center, MSU.

Dr. Kelly Millenbah, Associate Director of the Environmental Science & Policy Program and Associate Professor in the Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife has been named as a recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Woman Award by the Faculty-Professional Women’s Association of MSU. The award recognizes outstanding achievements of faculty women each year.  The award will be presented at the FPWA Awards Dinner, a paid event that colleagues are encouraged to attend.  Faculty-Professional Woman’s Association Awards Dinner, Tuesday, April 11, 2006, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Coral Gables Restaurant, 2838 E. Grand River, East Lansing.  Cost is $25.00 per person & seating is limited.  Reservation deadline is April 6, 2006 by contacting:  Pat Miller, 517-432-9830 or patricia.miller@ht.msu.edu

Please congratulate Drs. Taylor and Millenbah for this well-deserved recognition of their tremendous contributions. ----Jeffrey D. Armstrong
 
HONORABLE MENTION
We are pleased to announce that Sofia Iciek has been selected for "Honorable Mention" in the MSU Student Employee of the Year Recognition Program.  Sofia has worked in the Department since August 2004 and will graduate in May with a degree in Education.  Please join us in congratulating Sofia on her honor.
 
FIRST ANNUAL “MADE IN MICHIGAN FESTIVAL”
Presenting 2006 “MADE IN MICHIGAN” FESTIVAL
May 20th – 21st , In Old Town Lansing.
 
During Michigan week, the MSU Product Center is offering an opportunity to be involved in the first annual “Made in Michigan” festival.  This event is aimed at promoting Michigan’s finest and diverse products and will be held over two days in the beautiful Old Town district of Lansing on the banks of the Grand River.  Clients will be able to get a jump-start on the craft and festival season and sell products directly to the general public. This event will be extensively promoted and will attract great interest from the mid-Michigan community.  The exhibit area will be a covered tent with sides. We have reserved 35 spaces within the tent for Product Center clients at discounted exhibitor prices, providing our clients the chance of a lifetime.  Become involved in what I believe to be one of the best organized events in many years for “Made in Michigan” products.
 
For further information and reservations please go to: 
http://www.buymichiganproducts.com/Public/Festival2006.php
 
Or contact the MSU Product Center:
 Matthew Birbeck   birbeckm@msu.edu   517-432-8753
 
PAID INTERNSHIPS With the Foreign Agricultural Service In USDA
We are looking for a few outstanding senior and graduate level college and university students to work in our OVERSEAS offices to promote U.S. agricultural interests through the International Agricultural Internship Program (IAIP) for FALL, 2006.  The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service, places about 10 students for each semester (fall, spring & summer) with excellent analysis, marketing, writing, language & organizational skills and experience to work on int’l agricultural trade policy issues, commodity & market analysis & organizing trade events for a 10-16 week PAID INTERNSHIP.  U.S. citizen students who are majoring in a business or science related agricultural field, i.e. Ag Econ, Econ, Finance, Business or Marketing, International Studies or Relations, Law or in a Biotechnology Program are eligible.  Online registration for the fall semester closes APRIL 17, 2006.  The spring 2007 application deadline is Aug. 18, 2006 and the summer 2007 application deadline is Jan. 9, 2007.

Graduates with undergraduate and/or graduate degrees that have excellent background, experience & interest in econ. and intern’l agri. trade are encouraged to apply to the Foreign Agricultural Service's Career Internship Program (CIP). During the two-year internship, interns work as full time employees with substantial training and rotation opportunities.  Upon successful completion, interns are offered permanent career positions.  The deadline for the CIP is June 15, 2006.  For more information on both interns programs, go to: http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html, or contact the internships coordinator at internships@fas.usda.gov

Please reply to internships@fas.usda.gov
For more information about FAS internship programs, please click on http:// www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html
 
FOOD SECURITY III & RELATED PROJECTS: Recent Outreach and Academic Contributions:
We have added new items to our web site, according to the major headings and subheadings of the site.
 
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
 
MSU EVENTS INFO
BRESLIN CENTER
 
PAVILION EVENTS

WHARTON CENTER
 
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking for nominations and applications for the Dean of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.  Required:  a distinguished scholarly record and/or a distinguished record in public service; experience in the policy arena;  an appreciation of the international orientation of the School's mission, and the analysis and design of public policy; demonstrated leadership qualities and administrative abilities; and etc. applications/ nominations (including vitae) will be accepted until the position is filled.  For full consideration, materials should be received by April 28, 2006. Electronic submission is preferred.  Send to:  Search Committee for Dean of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies,  c/o Donna W. Hader,  Office of the Provost,  Georgia State University,  P.O. Box 3999, Atlanta, GA  30302-3999;  Fax:  404/651-3386;  Email MAILTO:dhader@gsu.edu
Further information about the Andrew Young School can be found at:  http://www.andrewyoungschool.org
 
INDIANA LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY -
The Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis, a nonpartisan research & support staff to the Indiana General Assembly, is accepting applications for two senior-level fiscal/program analysts.  Duties and Responsibilities: The significant duties of a senior-level analyst for the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis include the following: to develop statistical models and databases; develop & provide in-service training and orientation for staff & legislators; analyze proposed legislation for potential fiscal impact on state and local governments; analyze programs administered by state administrative agencies; serve in support of standing and interim legislative committees. Required:  a Ph.D., A.B.D., or Master's degree in public policy, public or business administration, economics, or a related field; have strong quantitative & analytical skills; be proficient in statistics, economics, public finance, and policy analysis; willingness to expand expertise into various areas of discipline including taxation, human services, corrections, court matters, economic development, environmental matters, education, state and local government, public safety, transportation, and labor matters; communicate, orally & in writing;  be proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Apply (a letter of interest & resume) by Friday, June 2, 2006, to:
Diane Powers, Director, Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis, 200 W. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2789;  Phone: (317) 232-9853;  FAX:  (317) 232-2554;  E-Mail:  dpowers@iga.state.in.us
 
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks:
POS ID #1500 -  Extension Educator, Family Consumer Sci., Macomb & Lapeer Co's; located in Clinton Twp. and Lapeer, MI.  This is a half time, annually renewable position contingent upon available grant funding.  Available:  April 1, 2006.  Deadline:  april 4, 2006. 
 
POS ID #1497 - Extension Educator, FCS, Better Kid Care, Monroe/Washtenaw Co. Part-time (50%); located in Ann Arbor, MI.  This is a half-time, annually renewable position contingent upon available grant funding.  Available:  April 1, 2006.  Deadline:  April 12, 2006. 
 
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - Extension Dept. of Ag. Econ. and Economics, is seeking for an Extension Agricultural Policy/Farm Management Specialist Associate/Full Professor; 12 month or 9 month academic year, tenure-track appointment; will develop an Extension educational & outreach program that will address ag. policy, farm/ranch management, and rural issues.  Agricultural policy is broadly defined to include farm commodity programs, crop & livestock insurance, and other Federal programs. Farm/ranch management issues include finance, production, and taxation. Rural issues may include business development and emerging rural health care concerns.  Required:  A Ph.D. in Ag. Econ., Econ., or closely related field; ability to communicate; ability to plan & execute Extension programs; excellence in teaching, and/or outreach, and research; strong interpersonal skills; excellent written & oral communications skills.  For more information see the MSU website at www.montana.edu.  Starting Date: June 1, 2006.  Deadline:  April 1, 2006, or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing how their training, expertise, talents and experiences qualify them to fulfill the qualifications for the position, and a curriculum vita that includes three professional references to:  Dr. Gary Brester, Search Committee Chair, c/o Extension Personnel Department, P.O. Box 172230, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-2230; Chair Contact Information:  Phone:  406-994-7783;  E-mail:  gbrester@montana.edu.
 
PURDUE UNIVERSITY is seeking for a Research Assistant Professor in Environmental Economics, Dept of Agricultural Economics, Research and Policy Analysis in Economy-wide Environmental Econ.; Non tenure-track faculty position; to develop an internationally recognized research program in global environmental economics in conjunction with the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP); expected to publish, supervise graduate students, & lead int’l research projects.  For more information on the Center’s activities, visit: www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu.  Required:  a Ph.D. in economics, agricultural, or environmental econ., and will have substantial research experience in global economic analysis – including a solid foundation in applied general equilibrium modeling of policy issues.  Apply by writing to or emailing: Judy Conner, Administration & Program Manager, Center for Global Trade Analysis, Department of Agricultural Economics, 403 W. State St., Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana  47907-2056.  Email:  connerjr@purdue.edu.   The application should include a statement describing the applicant’s research interests, leadership experience, and a resume´. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references.  Available:  Immediately.  Deadline:  April 15, 2006, or until an acceptable candidate is found. 
 
Further details available for 30 days only by contacting Pat Neumann 517-432-0848.

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