Mentor Recognition Programs
Current Mentor Recognition Funds
Chris Raines, Ph.D.
The late Chris Raines made contributions during his short career at Penn State that will have long term effects on the meat science discipline. He was a pioneer with contagious enthusiasm and excitement about applying social media to spread ideas about meat science. With @iTweetMeat and his popular meatblogger.org site, he reached countless readers about how meat is produced, how people consume it, and its health implications. He was respected for taking on complex or emotional food policy issues with a charm that made the science clear, rational, and attractive. He was unafraid of tackling current issues head on, day after day, while being willing to listen to others' concerns. He was an uncommon advocate for animal agriculture.
As an assistant professor and extension specialist, Chris specialized in food safety, packaging environment and meat shelf life. He was actively involved in AMSA and other organizations.
Continuing the Legacy
Funds from this mentor recognition will be used to support agriculture advocacy and consumer outreach efforts for the meat and livestock industries.
Recognition of a Meat Science Mentor
- A formalized fully funded Meat Science Mentor Recognition established with the AMSA Development Council will provide the following:
- Public recognition for the professional accomplishments of a member of AMSA whose contributions to meat sciences have been national/international in scope.
- Both recognition of and on-going financial support for an area championed by the honoree in the form of an endowment established for a specific purpose. ($25,000 or greater)
- Recognition of honored individuals and donors in an annual publication of the Association.
- A plaque presented to the honoree.
Procedures and Polices for Establishing a Mentor Recognition