News Roundup - May 2012

Below is a collection of various news items of interest to AAEA members. Have something you would like included? Either mention it in the comments below, or e-mail Adam@aaea.org and we'll include it in a future News Roundup.

Member Profile: William Edwards

William Edwards
Professor and Extension Economist
Iowa State University

AAEA Activities:

• President and Secretary of the Extension Section
• Editor of the Shared Outreach Materials Library
• Chair of the Extension/Outreach Awards Subcommittee
• Chair of the Awards Committee
• Member of the Outreach Committee

New AAEA Mentoring Program, Call for Mentors and Mentees

AAEA is launching a new Mentoring Program and is looking for interested mentors and mentees to apply. The program will last for a year, but will start with a workshop in Seattle immediately preceding the 2012 Annual Meeting. Applications for both mentors and mentees are due by May 18, 2012.

AAEA Looking for Students to Create Videos for a New Competition

AAEA is looking for students to share with us why they're members of AAEA for our new AAEA Student Video Competition. Students in the fields of agricultural or applied economics are invited to put together a short (2-3 minute) video about what they consider the most important benefits of joining AAEA. It's free to enter and the winner will receive $300 and have their video played during the 2012 AAEA Annual Meeting in Seattle.

Employment Center Connects Applicants with Employers in Seattle

The Annual Meeting Employment Center is an online and on-site resource for employers to connect with applicants on specific open positions. Both applicants and employers can register today and post their information online. Registrants will be able to connect with each other online before the Annual Meeting, then meet and discuss the opening in person while in Seattle.

Member Profile: Anton Bekkerman

Anton Bekkerman
Assistant Professor
Montana State University

AAEA Activities:

• Secretary/Treasurer for Food and Agricultural Marketing and Policy Section (FAMPS), 2011-2012
• Selected Presentations Committee, Risk and Uncertainty Topic Leader, 2012
• Selected Presentations Reviewer, 2009-2011
• 2010 Graduate Student Case Study Competition Judge

Call for Applications: Two Editors of AJAE

The AAEA Board now accepting applications for two editors of AJAE. Those selected will be appointed for a four-year term, beginning in January 2014. Applications should be sent electronically to AAEA by September 28, 2012.