DR. CAREY WILLIAMS RECEIVES

OUTSTANDING WOMAN EDUCATOR AWARD

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (April 15, 2007) – Dr. Carey A. Williams, Associate Director of Extension for the Equine Science Center, has earned the Office of Student Development and College Affairs’ Rising Women of Rutgers - Outstanding Woman Educator award.

The award is given to “a professor who, through outstanding teaching skills, dedication to her field of study, and commitment to excellence, has contributed to the academic and personal growth of Rutgers University women.”

Dr. Williams joined Rutgers Cooperative Extension in July 2003 as its new Equine Extension Specialist, taking an active role in teaching, conducting research and working with the equine and academic communities to ensure the viability of the horse industry in New Jersey.

A Wisconsin native, Dr. Williams earned her doctorate degree in animal and poultry sciences (with an emphasis on equine nutrition) in June 2003 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She holds a master’s degree in equine nutrition, also from Virginia Tech, and a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. As a hobby she trains and competes with her Thoroughbred mare at various New Jersey dressage shows and horse trials.

Dr. Williams was one of 12 nominees for the Outstanding Women Educator award. What set Dr. Williams above the rest? “We looked at what the student said in her nomination letter,” program leader Kristin Cothran said. “She described Carey as warm, approachable and knowledgeable and said ‘I could learn anything from her.’ These qualities seemed to embody the person we were looking for.”

The Office of Student Development partners with students and faculty to provide programs that enrich the learning experiences of students on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses. For further information, visit http://www.studentdevelopment.rutgers.edu/programs.php?p=rwra .