11/24/99
ATHENS, Ohio David Scott Carpenter, a laboratory animal technologist at Ohio University, has received the Technician of the Year Award from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
The national award, presented to Carpenter Nov. 7 at the organization's annual meeting in Indianapolis, recognizes animal care providers who contribute to research work and encourages them to further their education. Carpenter received a plaque and a $500 honorarium.
"It's one of the single largest honors a technician in this field can receive," said Jo Ellen Sherow, director of Ohio University's Laboratory Animal Resources. "It's based not only on job performance, but involvement in the community, education, the national organization and other professional organizations."
Carpenter, who received a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Ohio University in 1994, has worked for the university's Laboratory Animal Resources division since graduation. He is responsible for the care and welfare of animals used for research and teaching at Ohio University and provides technical assistance for various research projects on campus.
Laboratory Animal Resources feeds, houses and cares for animals and assists with about 100 research projects annually.
Founded in 1950, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science promotes humane care and treatment of laboratory animals used in research projects that lead to scientific gains that benefit people and animals. Membership in the organization includes more than 9,300 clinical veterinarians, technicians, technologists, educators, researchers, animal producers and other animal care professionals. Carpenter has been a member since 1992, when he became certified as a laboratory animal technician through the organization. He has since been certified as a technologist.
Earlier this year, Carpenter received a Technician of the Year Award from the organization's Central Ohio branch and from the regional division, which covers Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky.