Dr. Zhongtang Yu, associate professor, and Dr. Francis Fluharty, research professor, received the Research Award of Merit and the Extension Award of Merit, respectively, at the Annual Initiation and Awards Program of the Ohio State Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta February 19, 2015. Gamma Sigma Delta is the honor society of agriculture.
"The broad objective of Gamma Sigma Delta is to encourage advancement and improvement in all branches of the agricultural sciences and agricultural industry. Specific objectives are to: (a) encourage high standards of scholarship and leadership in all branches of agricultural science and education; (b) encourage high quality achievement, professional ethics, and devotion to service of those entering into and working in all branches of agriculture; (c) render service that will benefit all branches of agriculture; and (d) promote a better understanding of the agricultural sector by the general public." Gamma Sigma Delta web site.