<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Teresa G. Gold</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:Teresa.Gold@ag.tamu.edu">Teresa.Gold@ag.tamu.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 8:07 AM<br>Subject: Assistant Professor, Pecan, Viticulture and Fruit Extension Entomologist (12-month, 75% Extension and 25% Research), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University<br>To: Amy Charkowski <<a href="mailto:Amy.Charkowski@colostate.edu">Amy.Charkowski@colostate.edu</a>>, Brian McCornack <<a href="mailto:mccornac@ksu.edu">mccornac@ksu.edu</a>>, Bruce Tabashnik (<a href="mailto:brucet@ag.arizona.edu">brucet@ag.arizona.edu</a>) <<a href="mailto:brucet@ag.arizona.edu">brucet@ag.arizona.edu</a>>, <a href="mailto:burrackh@msu.edu">burrackh@msu.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:burrackh@msu.edu">burrackh@msu.edu</a>>, Carlyle Brewster <<a href="mailto:carlylb@clemson.edu">carlylb@clemson.edu</a>>, Carolyn Young <<a href="mailto:cyoung6@ncsu.edu">cyoung6@ncsu.edu</a>>, Chris Stelzig <<a href="mailto:CStelzig@entsoc.org">CStelzig@entsoc.org</a>>, Christina Hargiss <<a href="mailto:christina.hargiss@ndsu.edu">christina.hargiss@ndsu.edu</a>>, Daniel Rubioff <<a href="mailto:rubinoff@hawaii.edu">rubinoff@hawaii.edu</a>>, David Held <<a href="mailto:dwh0004@auburn.edu">dwh0004@auburn.edu</a>>, David Wright (<a href="mailto:David.Wright@sdstate.edu">David.Wright@sdstate.edu</a>) <<a href="mailto:David.Wright@sdstate.edu">David.Wright@sdstate.edu</a>>, DeWayne Shoemaker <<a href="mailto:dshoema2@utk.edu">dshoema2@utk.edu</a>>, Diane Alston <<a href="mailto:diane.alston@usu.edu">diane.alston@usu.edu</a>>, Dina Fonseca <<a href="mailto:dina.fonseca@rutgers.edu">dina.fonseca@rutgers.edu</a>>, Douglas Tallamy (<a href="mailto:dtallamy@udel.edu">dtallamy@udel.edu</a>) <<a href="mailto:dtallamy@udel.edu">dtallamy@udel.edu</a>>, Ernesto Mendez <<a href="mailto:Ernesto.mendez@uvm.edu">Ernesto.mendez@uvm.edu</a>>, Gary Felton (<a href="mailto:gwf10@psu.edu">gwf10@psu.edu</a>) <<a href="mailto:gwf10@psu.edu">gwf10@psu.edu</a>>, George Roderick (<a href="mailto:roderick@berkeley.edu">roderick@berkeley.edu</a>) <<a href="mailto:roderick@berkeley.edu">roderick@berkeley.edu</a>>, Hill, Catherine A <<a href="mailto:hillca@purdue.edu">hillca@purdue.edu</a>>, James Englsih <<a href="mailto:EnglishJ@missouri.edu">EnglishJ@missouri.edu</a>>, James Strange <<a href="mailto:strange.54@osu.edu">strange.54@osu.edu</a>>, Joanna Chiu <<a href="mailto:jcchiu@ucdavis.edu">jcchiu@ucdavis.edu</a>>, John R. 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D. Peterson <<a href="mailto:bpeterson@montana.edu">bpeterson@montana.edu</a>>, Robert Sites (<a href="mailto:bugs@missouri.edu">bugs@missouri.edu</a>) <<a href="mailto:bugs@missouri.edu">bugs@missouri.edu</a>>, Russell Groves <<a href="mailto:rgroves@wisc.edu">rgroves@wisc.edu</a>>, S. Kristin Braman <<a href="mailto:kbraman@uga.edu">kbraman@uga.edu</a>>, Scott Miller <<a href="mailto:snmiller@uwyo.edu">snmiller@uwyo.edu</a>>, Short,Andrew <<a href="mailto:andrew.short@ufl.edu">andrew.short@ufl.edu</a>>, Silvia Rondon <<a href="mailto:Silvia.Rondon@oregonstate.edu">Silvia.Rondon@oregonstate.edu</a>>, Stephen Cook <<a href="mailto:stephenc@uidaho.edu">stephenc@uidaho.edu</a>>, Stephen M. Rich (<a href="mailto:smrich@psis.umass.edu">smrich@psis.umass.edu</a>) <<a href="mailto:smrich@psis.umass.edu">smrich@psis.umass.edu</a>>, Stephen Teale (<a href="mailto:sateale@esf.edu">sateale@esf.edu</a>) <<a href="mailto:sateale@esf.edu">sateale@esf.edu</a>>, Steven Alm <<a href="mailto:stevealm@uri.edu">stevealm@uri.edu</a>>, Steven Harris <<a href="mailto:stevenh1@iastate.edu">stevenh1@iastate.edu</a>>, Sujaya Rao <<a href="mailto:sujaya@umn.edu">sujaya@umn.edu</a>>, Tim Kring <<a href="mailto:timkring@vt.edu">timkring@vt.edu</a>>, University of Manitoba <<a href="mailto:head.ent@umanitoba.ca">head.ent@umanitoba.ca</a>>, Teresa G. Gold <<a href="mailto:Teresa.Gold@ag.tamu.edu">Teresa.Gold@ag.tamu.edu</a>><br>Cc: Phillip E. Kaufman <<a href="mailto:Phillip.Kaufman@ag.tamu.edu">Phillip.Kaufman@ag.tamu.edu</a>>, David L. Kerns <<a href="mailto:david.kerns@ag.tamu.edu">david.kerns@ag.tamu.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg4394639368345376921">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Position:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Assistant Professor, Pecan, Viticulture
and Fruit Extension Entomologist (12-month, 75% Extension and 25% Research), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Texas A&M AgriLife Research and
Extension Center at Stephenville, Texas <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Overview:
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Pecan, Viticulture and Fruit Extension Entomologist will develop and deliver Extension educational programming with a supporting applied research component designed
to resolve problems of importance to pecan, viticulture, and fruit producers in Texas. This individual will develop and lead statewide Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Entomology efforts related to pecan, viticulture, and fruit arthropod pest management.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Primary Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
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<u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Provide technical expertise on pecan, viticulture, and fruit arthropod pest management.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Develop a statewide Extension program
<span style="color:black">related to pecan, viticulture, and fruit arthropod pest management</span> serving homeowners. small scale, and commercial producers.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Develop a Nationally recognized applied research program of importance to pecan, viticulture, and/or fruit producers.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Use traditional and innovative Extension outreach techniques to educate diverse audiences including homeowners. small scale, commercial producers,
and Master Gardeners<span style="color:black">.</span><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Provide support and training for Extension County Programs and County Agents.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Work closely with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Research horticulture and plant pathology personnel to develop cross-disciplinary Extension
and research programs.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Work closely with the Texas Pecan Growers Association, the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, and the Texas Fruit Growers Association to
help identify Texas’ industry needs.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Develop an applied research program related to arthropod pest management in pecans, viticulture, and fruits.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Secure funding from appropriate sources and publish the results of research and other creative activities including peer-reviewed journals, Extension
outlets, and trade magazines.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participate in the training of graduate students and provide service to the Department of Entomology, the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension
Center at Stephenville, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and professional societies or organizations.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:9.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Required Qualifications:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A Ph.D. or soon will be completing a Ph.D. in entomology or a closely related discipline.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent managerial skills.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Desirable Qualifications:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Advanced knowledge and experience in pecan, or closely related nut crops, arthropod pest management.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Secondary knowledge and experience related to viticulture or fruit crop arthropod pest management.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting applied research in nut, viticulture, and fruit crops suitable for driving effective Extension
programming.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Evidence of scholarship through scientific and/or Extension presentations and publications.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences including faculty, stakeholders, and other clientele.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Expertise with modern communication strategies such as web-based publications and effective use of social media.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Stephenville:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">
The Stephenville Center is located in north-central Texas and is centrally located for Texas’ pecan and wine vineyard industries. The Stephenville Center is located at 1229 N. US Hwy 281, Stephenville, TX 76401. The Stephenville Center houses 5 Research and
6 Extension faculty. Facilities include greenhouses, laboratory and office space, classroom, and conference rooms. The Center has approximately 20 acres of on-station pecans for research purposes. Additionally, there are approximately 12,500 acres of commercial
pecans in production in Comanche County that may be cooperatively utilized for research and outreach purposes. The Stephenville Center has more than 700 acres of farm space capable of accommodating grape and fruits for research purposes as well as 12 commercial
vineyards within 40 miles of the Center. Stephenville, Texas is home to Tarleton State University, which is a member of the Texas A&M University System and will provide unique opportunities for cooperative research and access to students.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Administrative Relationships:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> The incumbent will be a faculty member
in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, supervised jointly by the Associate Department Head for Extension Entomology, the Entomology Department Head, and the Director of the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Stephenville. The Extension
Entomologist will be a member of the faculty at the Stephenville Research and Extension Center and will work with faculty, staff, and administrative staff at the Center.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Salary and Benefits:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Salary and benefits will be competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include group medical insurance, dental insurance, group and individual life insurance, long-term disability insurance, workers’ compensation, retirement plan with Texas A&M System contribution,
sick leave, annual leave, paid holidays and administrative leave days, and unemployment compensation.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Closing Date for Applications.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"> Review of applications will begin
November 30, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application Instructions:
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A cover letter expressing their interest in and qualifications for the position.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_4394639368345376921MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A statement of the applicant’s vision for Extension and applied research related to arthropod pest management in Texas pecans, viticulture, and fruit crops;<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_4394639368345376921MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A resume or<i> curriculum vitae</i>; and
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact information for three professional references.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_4394639368345376921MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Selected candidates will be required to provide official academic transcripts upon request.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">External candidates should apply through the
</span><a href="https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AgriLife_Extension_External" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Texas A&M Extension Service External Applicants
</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">web portal for position R-066317.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.25in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Internal candidates should apply through WorkDay for position R-066317.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Questions:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact Peggy Lundstrom (</span><a href="mailto:peggy.lundstrom@ag.tamu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">peggy.lundstrom@ag.tamu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">)
for additional application instructions.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;color:black"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact Dr. David Kerns at
</span><a href="mailto:david.kerns@ag.tamu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">david.kerns@ag.tamu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> more information
about the position.<span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Visit
</span><a href="http://entomology.tamu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">http://entomology.tamu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for additional information about the Department
of Entomology at Texas A&M University. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Visit
</span><a href="https://stephenville.tamu.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://stephenville.tamu.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for additional information about
the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Stephenville.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Visit
</span><a href="https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for additional information
about the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Visit
</span><a href="https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> for more information about
Texas A&M AgriLife Research.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Californian FB",serif">Teresa Gold<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB",serif">Senior Administrative Coordinator II<u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB",serif">Texas A&M University
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB",serif">Department of Entomology<u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB",serif">Minnie Belle Heep Center Rm. 412G<u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB",serif">College Station, TX 77843-2475<u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB",serif"><a href="mailto:t-gold@tamu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">t-gold@tamu.edu</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB",serif"><a href="mailto:teresa.gold@ag.tamu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">teresa.gold@ag.tamu.edu</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Californian FB",serif">Ph: 979.845.2510<u></u><u></u></span></i></p>
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