Melvin named director of Water Research Institute

The Iowa State Water Research Institute named an ISU professor as its new director.

Stewart Melvin, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, was appointed director of the office, which organizes and offers education, research and outreach programs on issues relating to water resources and water quality.

Melvin replaces Ramesh Kanwar, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, who has been the institute’s director for three years.

– Jeff Mitchell

Shrader to receive Outstanding Education award on May 1

The Phillip G. Hubbard Award for Outstanding Education was given to Bradley Shrader, professor of management. Shrader will receive the award, which includes an $18,000 gift, in a May 1 reception at the Scheman Building.

Sponsored by Joseph Walder and Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc., the award honors the late University of Iowa professor of mechanical engineering and is also being given to University of Iowa and UNI faculty.

– Jeff Mitchell