With 46 research units at 20 locations and several additional worksites where ARS employees are located throughout eight states, the Pacific West Area (PWA) is the largest and most diverse of the eight Areas in ARS. There are 360 scientist positions in PWA and total workforce of about 1,500 employees. Research in PWA is conducted in 18 of the 19 ARS National Programs and addresses all five REE research priorities:
1) Climate Change 2) Food Safety 3) Children's Nutrition / Health 4) Global Food Security 5) Bioenergy
PWA DirectorsDr. Andrew C. Hammond - PWA Director Dr. Maureen Whalen - Associate Area Director Vacant - Assistant Area Director This PWA leadership team is responsible for overseeing implementation of the ARS research projects throughout the Area; ensuring high quality of science, efficient use of resources, and performance with impact. |