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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Biological Systems Engineering Department

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Shelton

David P. Shelton

Professor and Agricultural Engineer

Office: Northeast Research and Extension Center
(402) 370-4009

email: dshelton2@unl.edu

Research & Extension interests

  • Primary program area is soil and water conservation. Particular emphasis is on crop residue management for soil erosion control.

Selected publications

M.Eng. Engineering
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

B.S. Agricultural Engineering
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

A.S. Engineering Science
Broome Community College - Binghamton, NY

Appointment:
Research 50%, Extension 50%

 

Professional Recognition

  • Holling Family Distinguished Engineering Educator
  • ASAE Mid-Central Conference Young Member of the Year Award; 1990
  • ASAE Nolan Mitchell Young Extension Worker Award for Engineering Achievement; 1991
  • ASAE Honorable Mention Paper Award 1992
  • ASAE Blue Ribbon Awards (17) for Extension publications, materials, & special programs; 1983-97
  • USDA/SCS Crop Residue Management Award for videotape development; 1994
  • Named as an "Outstanding Reviewer for the Soil & Water Division of ASAE," 1994
  • Nebraska Cooperative Extension Excellence in Team Programming Awards; 1989, 1991
  • Epsilon Sigma Phi Team Award for "An outstanding effort of producing useful research and transferring the findings to clientele," 2000