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Dr. Douglas G Morrish

  • Professor - College of Science & Engineering
  • Professor - Department of Agricultural Sciences
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  • Morrish, Douglas, Pierdolla, Eryn Linnae, Wagner, Nicole, Omana Sudhakaran, Pratheesh. Research Through Agriculture Internships, Scholarships, and Experiential Learning (RAISE), USDA NIFA, Federal, $5000000. (Submitted: December 2022, Funded: June 2023 - June 1, 2028). Grant.
  • Hodge, Jonathan, Bryant, Barrett Richard, Fletcher, Steven, Golato, Andrea, Guirguis, Mina S (Supporting), Betancourt, Tania, Morrish, Douglas G, Vargas, Micaela, Ojeda-Ruiz, Ivan. SEU to TXST: STEM Graduate Pathways, Sloan Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $75000. (Submitted: 2024, Funded: January 2025 - December 2025). Grant.
  • Anderson, Ryan Gerald, Morrish, Douglas G. Establishing an Agricultural Mechanics Academy, USDA, Federal, $300000. (Submitted: July 16, 2020). Grant.
  • Morrish, Douglas G. Southwest Agriculture and Food Security Education: Preparing Future LEaders for a Safe and Secure U.S. Food Supply System, United States Department of Agriculture Hispanic Serving Institutions Program, Federal, $250000. (Funded: 2017). Grant.
  • Morrish, Douglas G (Principal). Southwest Agriculture and Food Security Education: Preparing Future Leaders for a Safe and Secure U.S. Food Supply System, United States Department of Agriculture Hispanic Serving Institutions Program – NIFA, $250000. (Funded: 2016). Grant.
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  • Angirasa, A. K., & Morrish, D. G. (2020). Climate change, water scarcity, global food security: An economic analysis. Southwestern Journal of Economics, XIII(1).
  • Ekren, E. M., Hall, R., Pierdolla, E. L., Barnes, V., Jarzombek-Torralva, A., Morrish, D. G., & Martinez-Prather, K. E. (2025). Crime prevention through environmental design in public school career and technical education facilities: Principals’ perceptions of security enhancement. Safety Science, 184. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2025.106781
  • Wagner, N. C., Morrish, D. G., & Juarez, M. (2021). Identifying the influential factors, benefits, and challenges of hydroponic shipping container farm businesses:  a snapshot of farmers’ perceptions. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 1–8. https://doi.org/doi:10.1017/S1742170521000211
  • Wagner, N. C., Morrish, D. G., & Juarez, M. (2021). A feasibility study of hydroponic shipping container farms in schools: identifying the influential factors, benefits, and challenges. NACTA, 65, 224–232.
  • Angirasa, A. K., & Morrish, D. G. (2021). Impact of Population Implosion on the Developed Economies. Southwestern Journal of Economics, XIV, 1–12.
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: College of Applied Arts College Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Alfred H. Nolle Chapter of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society Favorite Professor Award. 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College of Applied Arts Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Alfred H. Nolle Chapter of the Alpha Chi Honor Society Favorite Professor Award. 2017
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College of Applied Arts Presidential Award for Excellence in Service. 2017
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  1. Chair

    Search Committee Chair - Assistant Professor Tenure Track Animal Science (Genetics/Genomics)

  2. Chair

    College of Science and Engineering Graduate Recruitment Committee

  3. Chair

    Department of Agricultural Sciences Scholarship Committee Chair

  4. Chair

    College of Science and Engineering Scholarship Committee Chair

  5. Member

    General Education Council

  6. Member

    Campus Facilities Committee

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