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Augusta / Evans District Office
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 211661
Augusta, GA 30917
Phone: 706-447-3857
Fax: 706-868-8756
Physical Address:
4246 Washington Road, Suite 6
Evans, GA 30809
Athens District Office
3706 Atlanta Highway, Suite 3B
Athens, GA 30606
Phone: 706-549-9588
Fax: 706-549-9590
Toccoa District Office
560 Falls Road
Toccoa, GA 30577
Phone: 706-886-1008
Fax: 706-886-1009
2104 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4101
Fax: (202) 226-0776
The University of Georgia Receives Two New Grants Totaling $893,259
January 13, 2009
Athens, GA–Representative Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding two new grants to the University of Georgia. The USDA has committed $150,000 to be used under the direction of Jean Ann Bertrand, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. This grant will fund an enhanced academic program to prepare multicultural students for successful careers in agricultural and environmental sciences. The USDA has also pledged $743,259 to Michael Strand, Distinguished Research Professor of Entomology. According to Professor Strand, this grant will fund a research project which aims to study a group of pathogens that cause disease in insects important to Georgia agriculture. Strand said he hopes to identify new molecules which can be used in developing innovate pest management.
“I applaud UGA for striving to enter the very top ranks of public research universities in America,” said Dr. Broun, “and it gives me much pleasure to announce new grant awards. The University has long ago proven to be a campus of excellence, maximizing research opportunities and academic success.”
The USDA will mail both grants to The University of Georgia on Wednesday, January 14th.
