Viticulture (oral presentation)
Eve-Lyn Hinckley (Major Professor: Pamela Matson, Stanford University)
From Fumigant to Tracer: How Sulfur Inputs Provide Insight into Vineyard Water Losses.

Viticulture (poster presentation)
James Meyers (Major Professor:  Justine E Vanden Heuvel, Cornell University)
Creating Canopy Exposure Maps Using New Metrics for Point Quadrant Analysis.

Enology (oral presentation)
Dominik Durner (Major Professor: Ulrich Fischer, DLR Rheinpfalz, Germany) Fermentation in Pinot noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

Enology (poster presentation)
Kirsten Skogerson (Major Professor: Oliver Fiehn, University of California, Davis)
Insights into the Chemical Basis for Wine Body: Exploratory Study of GC-MS and NMR Metabolite Identification in White Wines.

Best Student Presentation Awards Committee:
Sara Spayd, Chair
Enology Judges: Julie Schreiber, Brent Trela and John Thorngate
Viticulture Judges: Mercy Olmstead, Lynn Mills, and Merilark Padgett-Johnson

The 2008 Annual Meeting held in Oregon in June hosted the largest crowd in three years. Attendance increased by 15% and the nearly 100 research reports presented reflected a 50% increase over 2007.

The Oregon wine industry provided an excellent setting as researchers and wine and grape industry members toured Oregon wineries, learned more about the world’s recognized Pinot noir regions, interacted with well-regarded domestic and international scientists, and had the opportunity to witness a unique slate of sensory scientists from California, Europe and Australia.

Best Student Presentation Awards were granted in enology with sponsorship by Lallemand and in viticulture with sponsorship by Sunridge Nurseries.

The Honorary Research Lecture and Merit Award presentation were program highlights.

With the close of the final annual meeting Supplier Showcase, ASEV gratefully acknowledges the many industry suppliers that have supported the June trade show over the years.

Visit All Star Media to purchase audio recordings of presentations of interest and mark your calendar for the week of June 22, 2009 for the first ASEV annual meeting to be held in Napa, California.

Assistant Professor

The Department of Family & Consumer Sciences at Central Washington University is seeking candidates for a nine-month tenure track academic position at the Assistant Professor level to begin fall 2008. A summer contract for July-August 2008 is anticipated in order to participate in the Wine Quality Initiative. Summer contracts are anticipated in subsequent years to supervise interns and support industry workshops and seminars conducted through the Office of Continuing Education. Come join a supportive and committed group of faculty in launching an exciting new degree program.

Responsibilities:
Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Global Wine Studies including courses in wine marketing and branding, wine analysis, international wine trade, wine regions, and viticulture and enology. Conduct research, publish, and participate in university committees and activities.  Assist in managing the Wine Quality Initiative as well as conduct industry and consumer focused workshops and seminars coordinated through the Office of Continuing Education (summer contract).

Required Qualifications:  

• A Master of Science in viticulture, enology or related field.  
• A broad base of knowledge and expertise related to wine, wine business issues, and the global wine industry.
• Teaching experience
• Experience in wine research including physical, chemical, and/or biological testing of wine
• Experience using computers and other technology in instruction. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in enology, horticulture, agri-science, or related field preferred. 
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Experience in program and curriculum development
• Experience developing courses and workshops for undergraduates and the wine industry   
• Experience using Blackboard or similar online course management system software

Screening will begin on Monday, June 16, 2008 and continue until a candidate is selected.  

A complete application includes: 

1. Letter of application which addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.  
2. Curriculum vitae 
3. Contact information for three professional references, including address, phone number and email.  
4. Unofficial transcripts (Official Transcripts are required upon hire)
    
   To apply:
   Submit your letter of application, CV, and reference information on-line at http://www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs.  Please contact Human Resources at AskHR@cwu.edu or call 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance.

Forward a copy of your unofficial transcripts to:
Global Wine Studies Search Committee
Family and Consumer Sciences
Central Washington University
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA  98926-7565

Direct inquiries to:
Dr. Barbara A. Masberg
Phone: 509-963-1969
Fax: 509-963-2787
email: masbergb@cwu.edu