Hanson wins weed society awards

From the ANR Report :: February 2014 :: Vol. 27 No. 8 (http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/newsletters/ANR_Report50615.pdf)

 

Brad Hanson, UCCE specialist in the Department of Plant Science at UC Davis, has received national and statewide recognition by his peers. He was named Outstanding Early Career Weed Scientist by the Weed Science Society of America. The award is reserved for scientists who have held their terminal degree no more than 10 years and have demonstrated originality and creativity, have made a notable contribution to weed science and have potential for continued excellence. Hanson was presented the award on Feb. 3 in Vancouver, Canada during the organization's annual meeting.

“Dr. Brad Hanson's research and outreach program has made significant contributions to finding and transferring technically and economically viable alternatives to methyl bromide soil fumigation, developing management strategies for herbicide-resistant weeds, and evaluating effective weed management options in tree and vine crops,” said Joe DiTomaso, UCCE specialist in the Department of Plant Science at UC Davis, who nominated Hanson. “He has assumed a national leadership role in his research that is both highly multi-disciplinary and critical for the economic viability of several high-value commodities in California.”

Hanson also received the California Weed Science Society's 2014 Award of Excellence at the society's annual conference in January in Monterey. The award is given annually to recognize a long track record of accomplishments in weed science or management.