H.O. (Harry) Kunkel

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Texas A&M University
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Dean Emeritus
Texas A&M University
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Animal Science
Professor Emeritus
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Mailing Address

Texas A&M University
Dept Animal Science, 2471 TAMU
114D Kleberg Center
College Station, Texas 77843-2471
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (979) 845-2643
Fax: (979) 845-6433
hokunkel@ansc.tamu.edu

Qualifications

Postdoctorate, University of Wisconsin, Biochemistry, 1951.
Ph.D., Cornell University, Biochemistry, 1950.
M.S., Texas A&M University, Biochemistry and Nutrition, 1948.
B.S., Texas A&M University, Agriculture, 1943.

Expertise and Research Interests

Human values in research in agriculture;
Human nutrition policy;
Theory of education in agriculture.

Other Expertise

TEACHING AND ACADEMIC INITIATIVES: (Retired)
Developed courses in Biochemical Genetics (GENE 631) in 1953, Food and Humanity (BICH/NUTR 302), revised in 1989, and Issues in Animal Agriculture (ANSC 650; ANSC 489) in 1979 and 1993
Restructured M. Agr. degree program (1969)
Developed undergraduate curriculum in Nutritional Sciences (1978)
Administered development of undergraduate curriculum in Genetics (1988)
Directed initiation of Departments of Forest Science, of Horticultural Science, and of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, and the Texas Real Estate Research Center (1968-1986)
Changed designation of College of Agriculture to College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (1988)
Teaching: Food and Humanity (BICH/NUTR 302); Issues in Animal Agriculture (ANSC 650; ANSC 489) (1988-1997)

CONSULTANT:
Senior Educational Consultant, USDA Integrated Curriculum Development Program, (PROJECT INTERACT), 1988-1991
Member, Committee on Nutrition Guidelines Implementation, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute ofMedicine, National Academy of Sciences, 1988-1991
Member, Evaluation Team for Purdue University, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 1990

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Agriculture, Agriculture Education, Nutrition or Dietetics.

Memberships

Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Chemical Society
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Elected 1954) (Emeritus)
American Society for Nutritional Sciences
American Society of Animal Science
Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (Elected 1953)

Honors and Awards

1989-1989, VIP Award, National FFA Organization
1987-1987, Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award in Administration, Texas A&M University Association of Former Students
1987-1987, $1000 Award by USDA and NASULGC, Reactor to Centennial Morrill Lecture, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges
1956-1956, Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching, Texas A&M University Association of Former Students

Previous Positions

1988-1998, Professor, Texas A&M University, Departments of Animal Science and of Biochemistry and Biophysics
1988-1998, Professor, Texas A&M University, Departments of Animal Science and of Biochemistry and Biophysics
1976-1976, Acting Director, Texas Agricultural Extension Service
1967-1972, Director, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
1967-1988, Dean, Texas A&M University, College of Agriculture
1962-1967, Associate Director, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
1962-1962, Visiting Professor of Biochemistry, Cornell University
1951-1988, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics and Department of Animal Science
1950-1951, Instructor, University of Wisconsin, Department of Biochemistry
1948-1950, Graduate Assistant, Cornell University
1946-1948, Graduate Assistant, Texas A&M University

Publications

  • Kunkel, HO and CL Skaggs, eds, Revolutionizing Higher Eduducation in Agriculture: Framework, Principles and Agenda for Action, Iowa State University, 184 pages, 2001
  • Kunkel, HO, Human Issues in Animal Science, College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 375 pages, 2000
  • Kunkel, HO, PB Thompson, BA Miller and CL Skaggs, Use of Competing Conceptions of Risk in Animal Agriculture, Journal of Animal Science, 76, 706-13, 1998 Abstract
  • Kunkel, HO, Integration of Research: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Considerations, Cells and Materials, 7, 271-277, 1997
  • Kunkel, HO, Interests and Values in the Recommended Dietary Allowances and Nutritional Guidelines for Americans, Journal of Nutrition, 126, 2390S-2397S, 1996 Abstract
  • Kunkel, HO, IL Maw and CL Skaggs, ed, Revolutionizing Higher Education in Agriculture: Framework for Change, Ames, IA: Robson and Associates, 1996
  • Kunkel, HO and GR Hagevoort, Construction of Science for Animal Agriculture, Journal of Animal Science, 72(1), 247-53, 1994 Abstract

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Last Updated: 6/27/2001

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