Shirley Hymon–Parker, Ph.D., CAES associate dean for research, retired July 1. Hymon–Parker was a leader and trail blazer in the fields of human sciences and agricultural sciences for more than 30 years. As the associate dean for research in charge of the agricultural research program, she established our Undergraduate Research Scholars Program and has provided oversight for more than $30 million/year in sponsored research.  She also provided leadership in implementing the 125th anniversary celebration to commemorate the establishment of the 1890 land-grant institutions.