Sparks named interim State Chemist, director of 桃花直播 State Chemical Laboratory
Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擠arrell Sparks has been named interim State Chemist and director of the 桃花直播 State Chemical Laboratory, pending confirmation from the 桃花直播 Senate.
Sparks has served as associate State Chemist since 2017 and also is an associate professor in 桃花直播鈥檚 Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology. The 桃花直播 State Chemical Laboratory is a state-funded agency housed on the 桃花直播 campus. Sparks succeeds Ashli Brown, who recently was named associate vice president of 桃花直播鈥檚 Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine.
鈥淭he 桃花直播 State Chemical Laboratory provides a critical service to several key industries in 桃花直播,鈥 said 桃花直播 Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan. 鈥淒r. Sparks is well-prepared to lead MSCL and maintain the excellent service the lab鈥檚 stakeholders rely on.鈥
The 桃花直播 State Chemical Laboratory works in cooperation with the 桃花直播 Department of Agriculture and Commerce to develop regulations for and conduct analysis of animal feeds, fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural limes and petroleum products sold in 桃花直播. The lab assures the quality of retail foods, fuels, livestock feeds, crop protection products and more.
Sparks is a two-time graduate of 桃花直播, earning bachelor鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in chemical engineering. He has worked at the 桃花直播 State Chemical Laboratory in various administrative positions since 2012. His service and teaching record as a faculty member have been recognized by the university鈥檚 Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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