Dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
251 Brehm Hall
Martin, TN 38238
(731) 881-7251 Office
(731) 881-7948 FAX
winters@utm.edu

Academic History

Postdoctorate, Molecular Endocrinology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, [1992-1994]
Ph.D, Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [1992]
M.S. Animal Science, Purdue University, [1985]
B.S. Animal Science, Washington State University [1983]

Scholarly Interests/Activities

Dean Winters teaches courses in Animal Genetics and Reproduction, and lectures in Nutritional Endocrinology, Agricultural Biotechnology, and Dairy Management. His research in nutritional and reproductive endocrinology has resulted in three patents and numerous publications and presentations around the world. In recent years, he has been interested in the scholarship of learning, and building cultures of innovation and entrepreneurship within the student population. He serves on the National Board of Directors of Non-land-grant Agricultural and Renewable Resources Universities (NARRU) and LEAD21 (Leadership for the 21st Century).

Selected Honors

2015—Visiting Professor in Agriculture, Hirosaki University, Japan
2015—Graduate of University of Tennessee Leadership Institute
2014—Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honorary, UT Martin
2011--Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, U.S. Department of Defense
2004--Brothers of the Century Award, Alpha Gamma Rho National Agricultural Fraternity
2003--Who’s Who in Agriculture Higher Education
1993--National Research Service Award, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development