skip page navigationOregon State University
Find An Expert | OSU Extension | College of Ag Science | Pest Diagnosis |

INTEGRATED PLANT PROTECTION CENTER


Curriculum Vita


Myron Shenk


EDUCATION

Dates (yrs) Name of Institution Degree Earned Major Field(s)

1968 Oregon State Univ. M.S. Agronomy
1966 Oregon State Univ. B.S. Agronomy
1959-1961 Goshen College, IN Liberal Arts

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Dates (yrs)
Rank/Position
Institution/Employer
Principal Duties
Jan. 1991-Dec 2002
Asst. Professor
Oregon State Univ.
Pesticide Training
June 1987-90
Asst. Professor
Oregon State Univ.
Research & Training
June 1985-87
Sr. Instructor
Oregon State Univ.
Research & Training
June 1969-85
Research Asst.*
Oregon State Univ.
Research
June 1968-69
Shipping Point Inspector
Oregon Dept of Ag
Seed Sampler Pesticide

*Ten years of residency in Latin America as Team Leader of IPPC/USAID Weed Research Projects (Ecuador, 5/70-8/72; Brazil, 7/73-11/75; Costa Rica 8/76-7/82), leading field research, participating in socioeconomic analyses of alternative technology, and training of national scientists.

TEACHING AND ADVISING

1. University-Level Courses Taught

From 1979 through 1981, taught annual course in the University of Costa Rica/Tropical Agricultural Research and Training Center (CATIE) Master of Science Graduate Program, Turrialba, Costa Rica. Appointed as Adjunct Professor, School of Agriculture, University of Costa Rica, 1978-1982.

2. Thesis and Dissertation Research Supervised

Major professor for seven M.S. theses at Oregon State University and in the University of Costa Rica/CATIE graduate program. Also served on committee for five additional M.S. and PhD theses.

3. Special Teaching/Training Accomplishments

Co-organized and co-taught more than 50 short courses in English, Spanish and Portuguese in 17 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and Pakistan and OSU in the past 20 years, plus more than 70 courses in English and Spanish in Oregon since 1990.

5. Awards and Honors

1997 - Received Excellence in Extension Education Award from College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University
1997 - Search for Excellence Award for College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, for On-Farm Sprayer Tune-Up Project
1997 - National Association of County Agricultural Agents Regional Award for Project: Environmental Protection Through Responsible Use of Pesticides. A. Aldrich-Markham, G. Pirelli, M. Shenk.
1997 - Received Excellence in International Agriculture Award from College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University.


Future Students | Current Students | Parents & Family | Faculty & Staff | Alumni & Friends | Visitors