Mentor Recognition Programs
Current Mentor Recognition Funds
Robert Merkel, Ph.D.
A fundraising drive for establishing a mentor recognition fund in the name of Robert Merkel was started in November 2007. Dr. Merkel is a former director of AMSA and posted a long record of distinguished research and teaching accomplishments during his tenure at Kansas State University and Michigan State University.
The funds raised from the mentorship recognition will be used to fund the RMC program of AMSA.
The initial fundraising goal for this mentorship ($15,000) was met in 2009. Additional contributions to the fund are accepted. If you would like to help recognize Dr. Merkel by contributing to the mentor recognition, please make a donation online.
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