Awards

Congratulations to three of HRSL's own who were recognized at the 2006 ARS Beltsville Area Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony.

Beltsville Area Senior Research Scientist Award

Dr. Walter J, Rawls

Dr. Rawls was recognized for research and international leadership

in the development and application of soil hydraulic properties in

agricultural hydrology.

Beltsville Area Support/Service Employee of the Year

Ralph T. Roberts

Mr. Roberts was recognized for outstanding laboratory web-page

development and computer programming in support of laboratory research.

Beltsville Area Equal Opportunity/Civil Rights Award

Dr. Jerry C. Ritchie

Dr. Ritchie was recognized for leadership in the development

of programs to foster participation of underrepresented groups in soil

science, hydrology, and remote sensing at Tuskegee &

North Carolina A&T Universities.