Shahryar Kianian Receives Diversity Impact Award
Shahryar Kianian, professor of HRS and durum wheat germplasm enhancement, was selected to receive the 2012-13 Diversity Impact Award. The annual award given by the NDSU Division of Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach recognizes campus and community members that have demonstrated a significant contribution to advancing diversity through positive interactions with others and a respect and value for differing backgrounds and points of view. Kianian and other award winners will be recognized at the Green and Golden Globe Diversity Awards event on April 15. Along with the recognition, a $500 award will be given to the charity or scholarship of Kianian’s choice.