OSU's 2002-2003 Student Employee of the Year
Philip Morton, Student Employee of the Year 2002-2003
Philip Morton, OSU Student Employee of the Year Winner for 2002-2003.
Employer: Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Nominator: Edmond Bonjour
Philip Morton receives the Student Employee of the Year plaque from Dr. Amjad Ayoubie, Director of Career Services, and Dr. Charles Bruce, Director of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. The Student Employee of the Year program is co-sponsored by the two offices.
"In January 2002, Philip began running his own research experiment which he is continuing to this day. Philip is the first undergraduate in our research project that we have had the confidence in to run his own experiments. The data he is collecting is invaluable in gaining a better understanding of how sex pheromones attract moths. His research is also generating information for predicting the source of infestations. This will ultimately reduce the number of insecticides applied when only a specific area has to be treated. The results from his study have the potential to cause major commercial producers of insect pheromones to lower the pheromone concentration in lures so that they will be a more effective and useful tool in detecting insect infestations. Philip will be presenting results from his research at a regional professional meeting in Oklahoma City later this month.
Over twenty student employees have worked in our research program during the last several years. Philip continues to outshine all in his dedication and commitment to do his best in all aspects of his work."
