Dr. Allen Rutherford named Director for the School of Renewable Natural Resources at Louisiana State University
Congratulations to Dr. D. Allen Rutherford for assuming the position of Director of the School of Renewable Natural Resources at Louisiana State University.
After a long and arduous search period, the School is pleased to welcome Dr. Rutherford to the position. Dr. Rutherford, recently named as the Bryant A. Bateman Distinguished Professor in Renewable Natural Resources has served as a Professor of Fisheries and Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Research in the School for the past 22 years at LSU. He has authored many scientific and technical publications, advised numerous graduate students, secured over $8 million dollars in grants and contracts, and taught several courses including Natural Resource Ecology, Ichthyology, and Biology of Fishes. His primary research and teaching interests have been in topics relating to larval, juvenile and adult fish ecology.
Because Dr. Rutherford has long history of participation in the School, he brings a unique knowledge and understanding of the Schools interworkings. His experience will be invaluable for the future success of the School in teaching, research and extension.
The School of Renewable Natural Resources is pleased to have Dr. Rutherford assume the leadership position of Director. His position became effective, July 1, 2007.
