Dr. Cody Scott, Professor of Animal Science at Angelo State University in San Angelo Texas, is the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Young Range Professional Award. Dr. Scott has been able to demonstrate his extraordinary promise as a range management professional over and over again in his 12 year career at Angelo State. He has gained a reputation as a great research scientist and an extraordinary range management instructor. His many contributions to SRM and range management are extraordinary accomplishments for a Young Range Professional.
Scott’s career has been devoted to rangeland related research and teaching. His research interests include using goats as a biological control of juniper, understanding the role of livestock and wildlife in the spread of mesquite seeds, reducing poisonous plant problems, and other
plant animal interaction and animal behavior interests. Dr. Scott feels that his primary objectives in teaching are to (1) improve students’ appreciation of range and wildlife management; (2) introduce students to critical ideas and concepts in the field; (3) provide students with an understanding and the tools necessary to evaluate issues in the field; and (4) improve the students’ ability to solve problems encountered daily concerning range and wildlife management.
Scott’s greatest contribution to range management is his ability to produce rangeland managers. Students leave his classes and go into the work force with leadership abilities, a general understanding of the basics of range management, the ability to implement what they learn, and most importantly the ability to be independent thinkers. Dr. Scott has been able to positively impact SRM and range management as a whole in his short career. His contributions will continue to grow, and will undoubtedly be realized more and more in the years to come.