Trigg Rentfro is the Director of International Programs for the American Quarter Horse Association (November 2005)
Not just any man wakes up and responds to inquiries from Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa before lunch. What may seem overwhelming to most, Trigg Rentfro, director of international affairs for the American Quarter Horse Association, takes in stride. Shortly after receiving his
master’s degree in animal science, he began a career at the AQHA. He markets and promotes the American Quarter Horse internationally. Rentfro develops and implements programs for horse enthusiasts all over the world, and assists international horse lovers with conducting events to promote this western lifestyle. Rentfro tries to partner with OSU as much as possible. One recent program was initiated by Dr. David Freeman of the animal Science Department Freeman and Dr. David Henneberry, assistant dean for international programs in agriculture. The professors knew that western style riding was becoming popular overseas. They wanted to find a way to spread OSU’s horsemanship information across the world. With Rentfro’s help, they established the AQHA International Horsemanship Clinics. This program allows American universities with excellent equine programs to travel abroad and hold instructional horse riding clinics. Rentfro realizes the prestige
that a degree from OSU carries and cherishes it greatly. Rentfro said, “I have met someone in almost every country I have traveled to that knows a faculty member at OSU or an alumni member that they worked with and they always have the utmost respect for that person.” (Script from an article by Brian Bendele previously published in the Ag Alumni News)
Dr. Terri Raney (Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics at OSU) is the Editor of "The State of Food and Agriculture", FAO's Flagship Publication (November 2005)
When the United Nations needed an editor for the flagship publication of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), they tapped an OSU graduate. Dr. Terri Raney received her doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics from OSU in 1986. Following her years at OSU, she was on the agricultural economics faculty at Washington State University for a couple of years and then moved to Washington DC to become a senior economist for the Economic Research Service of the USDA, working on the NAFTA trade agreement. In 1998 she moved to Rome as a senior economist in the FAO studying agricultural trade issues. Eventually, she was named the Editor of The State of Food and Agriculture, which is the flagship publication of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. As custodian of the data series published therein, Dr. Raney has an impact on agricultural trade research in almost every country on the planet. Dr. Raney may be contacted at terri.raney@fao.org
Dr. Suki Kang (PhD. in Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University) is the President of the Korea Food Research Institute (November 2005)
Dr. Suki Kang from Korea (Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from OSU), is currently serving as President of the Korea Food Research Institute. While Dr. Kang was at OSU, his major advisor was Dr. Dean Schreiner. The Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI) is a government-funded research body founded in 1988 under the Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry.
After a restructuring process in 1999, it has been attached to Prime Minister's Office. KFRI focuses on the food technology research with public, industrial,
and scientific values. KFRI has four research divisions other than planning and administrative divisions: Food Processing Technology, Food Marketing Technology, Food Chemistry and Biotechnology, Food Quality Assessment and Standardization.
These four divisions are specialized in 15 teams which undertake research in the fields of functional foods, food materials, bio-foods, food safety, food standard and quality certification, food storage and marketing technology, kimchi, value adding of agricultural, livestock and fishery products. KFRI has about 300 staff members that include temporary contract
researchers.
The major financial sources come from the government budget and consulting research projects. KFRI maintains collaborative relationships with 18 universities in master’s and doctoral degrees in Korea, and research cooperation with institutes/universities in 8 countries including USA, Japan, and a few in Europe.
KFRI runs an international training program on food quality control for developing countries every year.
KFRI welcomes contacts from food research organizations and food companies overseas.
Brady Sidwell Attains Post in the Hong Kong Office of Rabobank International (October 2005)
Brady Sidwell, an agricultural economics alumni, is the Assistant Manager of Strategic Advisory and Research in the Food and Agribusiness Branch of Rabobank International in Hong Kong. He may be contacted at Brady.Sidwell@rabobank.com. Brady has worked previously as a student intern in the offices of U.S. Senator Don Nickles in
Dr. Adnan Badran (OSU Agricultural Education B.Sc. 1959) Selected as New Prime Minister of Jordan (May 2005)
An OSU College of Agriculture alumni has been selected as the new Prime Minister of Jordan. Dr. Adnan Badran is the former Deputy Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (1993-1998), and Assistant Director General for Science, UNESCO,
Dr. Badran obtained his BSc in Agricultural Education from
He serves as the Secretary General and Fellow of the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). He is a member of a number of academic institutions including the
Dr. Badran has earned the Jordanian Al-Nahda and Al-Yarmouk Medals, the Istiklal (
Dr. Thep Phongparnich (Ed.d. in Agricultural Education, 1978)
President of Maejo University in Thailand
Dr. Thep Phongparnich, President of Maejo University in Thailand, received his Ed.D. in Agricultural Education in 1978 under the tutelage of Professor Robert Terry. He is curently the President of Maejo University in Thailand. In the photo at right, Dr. Phongparnich is shown sporting his Cowboy spirit in Thailand. Maejo University has adopted the Cowboys as their sports team and the close friendhsip that they share with Oklahoma State University is apparent in many of their student-oriented activities. Maejo University has a strong curriculum in the agricultural sciences. During 2004/2005, OSU has received several visits from students and administrators at Maejo University in an effort to update our relationship and strengthen plans to collaborate on faculty and student exchange programs. Maejo University hosted OSU's study abroad course in Thailand in January 2005.
In the photo below, Dr. Phongparnich is shown in his official uniform.
Dr. Pongsak Angkasith (Ed.D. in Agricultural Education, 1976) President of Chiang Mai University in Thailand
Dr. Pongsak Angkasith, President of Chiang Mai University in Thailand, received his Bachelors's Degree in Agriculture from Chiang Mai University in 1975, his Master of Science Degree in Agricultural Education from OSU in 1974 and his Ed.D. in Agricultural Education from OSU in 1976. His major advisor was Dr. Robert Price. Dr. Angkasith has been a strong supporter of Oklahoma State University in Thailand.
Chiang Mai University has 17 Faculties with 107 Departments, 3 Research Institutes, 1 Graduate School, 18 Academic Support Centres and Community Service Centres. The Programs offered include 84 Undergraduate Degree Programs, 26 Graduate Diploma Programs, 100 Masters Degree Programs and 23 Doctoral Degree Programs
Student enrollment at Chiang Mai is 23,799 with 17,944 undergraduates and 5,805 graduate students.
Dr. Enrique Sanchez Granillo (OSU Ph.D. in Range Science) is Director of the Chihuahua Cattlemen's Association
Dr. Enrique Sanchez-Granillo, who received his doctorate in range science from Oklahoma State University, is the director of the Chihuahua Cattlemen's Association. As in Oklahoma, beef production is by far the most important agricultural enterprise in Chihuahua and the Chihuahua Cattlemen's Association is the most important agricultural producer group active in the state.
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