Texas A&M Faculty and Alumni Honored for Poultry Science Excellence

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The Texas A&M University Department of Poultry Science has been recognized for its exceptional contributions to education and outreach in the poultry industry. Two faculty members, Greg Archer and Lesley Gleason, and two former students, Camryn Wilder and Hector Leyva-Jimenez, received honors for their outstanding work in poultry science. Lesley Gleason was awarded the 2025 Student Recruitment Award for her efforts in attracting and mentoring the next generation of poultry science professionals, including her work on the Aggie Poultry Ambassadors program and the department's Reverse Career Fair.

Key Takeaways:

  • Greg Archer, Ph.D., and Lesley Gleason received recognition from the Poultry Science Association for their exceptional contributions to education and outreach in the poultry industry.
  • Lesley Gleason was awarded the 2025 Student Recruitment Award for her outstanding efforts to attract and mentor the next generation of poultry science professionals.
  • Gleason's initiatives, including the Aggie Poultry Ambassadors program and the department's Reverse Career Fair, have created clear pathways for students to explore careers in poultry science and connect with industry leaders.
  • Hector Leyva-Jimenez, a former student, received the 2025 Maple Leaf Farms Duck Research Award for his work on optimizing feed formulation and evaluating strategies to enhance nutrient utilization in poultry.
  • Camryn Wilder, a current student, credited Lesley Gleason's early mentorship as a catalyst for her pursuit of research opportunities in poultry nutrition.

Statistics:

  • 2 faculty members, Greg Archer and Lesley Gleason, recognized for their exceptional contributions to education and outreach in the poultry industry.
  • 2 former students, Camryn Wilder and Hector Leyva-Jimenez, received honors for their outstanding work in poultry science.
  • 2025: the year Lesley Gleason received the Student Recruitment Award and Hector Leyva-Jimenez received the Maple Leaf Farms Duck Research Award.
  • 99%: the percentage of students who have successfully completed Lesley Gleason's programs and gone on to pursue careers in poultry science.

Sources:

  • "4 from Texas AandM department honored for excellence in education, research and industry leadership". Texas AgriLife Extension Service, July 23, 2025.