HONORS
Keynote Address Speaker – International Congress on Meat Science and Technology(ICOMST) in Cork, Ireland, 2017
Fellow – National Academy of Inventors, (first for a faculty member from Texas Tech), 2016
Top 25 Future Icon of the Beef Industry – National Provisioner Magazine, 2016
Scientist of the Year – Lubbock chapter of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists(ARCS) Foundation, 2014
Laboratorian Award – International Association for Food Protection, 2014
Hill Seminar Distinguished Scientist – Penn State University, 2012
Farm Foundation – Exemplary Teamwork and Collaboration Award, 2011
CASNR Advising Award – Texas Tech University, 2010
Distinguished Achievement Award – American Meat Science Association, 2009
“20 Under 40” Award – Young Professionals of Greater Lubbock, 2008
Advanced Degree Graduate of Distinction – Oklahoma State University, 2008
Big 12 Rising Star Award for Innovation In Research and Technology Transfer, 2006