By Scout Nelson
Joel Caton, a professor in the Animal Sciences Department at North Dakota State University, has been named Fellow (Research) of the American Society of Animal Science. This recognition is the highest honor given by the society and highlights outstanding contributions to research in animal science.
Caton has been on the faculty at NDSU since 1988. For nearly four decades, he has built a highly respected research and teaching career in livestock nutrition and animal science. His work has helped improve understanding of animal nutrition and production systems.
Throughout his career, Caton has produced an impressive body of research. He has authored more than 880 publications, including 258 refereed journal articles and book chapters, many of which are invited reviews. He has also contributed to conference proceedings, abstracts, and other scientific publications.
His research has appeared in more than 30 peer-reviewed journals that are widely respected in the scientific community. According to Google Scholar, Caton’s research has received more than 11,300 citations. Recently, he was ranked among the world’s top 2% of cited researchers across all STEM disciplines. Within his main discipline of dairy and animal sciences, he ranked in the top 1.5%.
Caton’s research program has also attracted more than $9 million in grant funding from federal, state, and industry sources. His work has earned several important awards, including the ASAS-AFIA Ruminant Nutrition Award and the ASAS Cromwell Award for Mineral Research in Livestock.
Beyond research, Caton has played a major role in teaching and mentoring students. He has served as a major advisor for 50 graduate students and supervised six postdoctoral researchers. Many of his students have placed among the top three in regional and national research competitions.
Caton has also helped shape teaching programs at NDSU by developing graduate and undergraduate courses in animal nutrition. His classes have been taught regularly and have influenced many students across the country.
In addition to teaching and research, Caton has provided strong service to the university and professional organizations. He has served in leadership roles within the American Society of Animal Science and has contributed to national research committees related to animal nutrition.
This recognition highlights Caton’s lasting impact on animal science, research, education, and the livestock industry.
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