B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lectures
Nomination
Process
The B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture series was established in 1968 by the
Agricultural Research Service to honor the memory of Benjamin Y. Morrison and
to recognize scientists who have made outstanding contributions to horticulture
and other environmental sciences, to encourage the use of these sciences, and
to stress the urgency of preserving and enhancing natural beauty.
Benjamin Y. Morrison (18911966) was a pioneer in horticulture and the
first director of the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC. A scientist,
landscape architect, plant explorer, author, and lecturer, Morrison advanced
the science of botany in the United States and fostered broad international
exchange of ornamental plants. Morrison was also chief editor of the American
Horticultural Society's magazine from its inception in 1926 until 1963, only 3
years before his death.
2008 B.Y. Morrison Memorial Lecturer
James R. Ballington, Professor, Horticultural Science Department,
North Carolina State University
Toward a More Equitable and
Responsible Policy on Intellectual Property as it Relates to Plants
Nomination Process
Nominations for the Agricultural Research Service B.Y. Morrison
Memorial Lectureship are accepted in November. Please send:
- A letter explaining the nominee's contributions to chemistry and
agriculture
- Nominee's current curriculum vitae
To: Kim Kaplan, Lecture Coordinator
ARS Information Staff, Room 1-2253
5601 Sunnyside Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705-5128.
(Nominations may not be faxed or emailed)
Nominees may be outstanding senior contributors in industry,
universities, or government positions. Current ARS employees are not eligible.
Co-sponsor
The American Society for Horticultural Science co-sponsors the B.Y. Morrison
Lecture. ASHS is a professional society dedicated to promoting national and
international interest in scientific research and education in all branches of
horticulture.
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