Jennifer Seiter (center) with Don and Joy Sparks and her parents.

Jennifer Seiter, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, has been awarded the first Donald L. and Joy G. Sparks Graduate Fellowship in Soil Science. The fellowship was established by Don and Joy to recognize a continuing soil science graduate student who has demonstrated excellence in academic performance, shown outstanding research and/or teaching potential, leadership and interpersonal skills, and who has promise for an outstanding career. Jennifer will receive a $3000 award and will be recognized at the annual Honors Day program of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. A plaque listing all fellowship recipients will also be displayed in the office of the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.