Gretchen Mafi receives Golden Torch Award

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Dr. Gretchen Mafi, a professor and the Ralph and Leila Boulware Endowed Chair in the Department of Animal Science, received the 2018 Golden Torch Award! This award is presented by the Achafoa Chapter of Mortar Board to six outstanding faculty members (one per college) who make a significant impact to student success. Gretchen received the award for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Gretchen has a love and passion for teaching. She teaches three meat science courses each semester at OSU, along with her advising and research responsibilities, and coaches the Oklahoma State Meat Judging Team and Meat Evaluation Team. She also plays a vital role in OSU Extension coordinating meat judging contests and providing support for other programs and activities on campus and around the state. She is actively involved in the American Meat Science Association, a leader of several committees, and served as the AMSA Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association President 2010-11.