Dr. Paul Jepson, Director of the Integrated Plant Protection Center (IPPC) and a Professor in the Environmental & Molecular Toxicology department, was presented with the 2014 OSU International Service Award at University Day on September 18th.
Dr. Jepson has been serving as the Director of the IPPC, and as State IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Coordinator for Oregon since 2002. The IPPC delivers certification programs for pesticide applicators and develops and delivers tools, services, research and education programs that enable IPM adoption by farmers. Four program areas developed by Dr. Jepson provide important biosafety and biosecurity programs both nationally and internationally: 1) biological control and biologically-based pest management; 2) enhanced diagnostic, and forecasting tools; 3) strategies for pesticide management, rational use, and risk mitigation; 4) information delivery, decision support, and outreach to farmers. MORE