Press Release

Save the Date - IAEF Faculty Academy

FALLS CHURCH, VA. (May 7, 2009) - The IA Education Foundation will host its seventh annual Faculty Academy, June 24-26 in Omaha, Neb. at the Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center. The two-day session provides intensive classroom and field instruction in irrigation concepts and best practices. High school, community college and university faculty learn about instruction techniques and course materials that can be incorporated immediately into related classes.

The Academy is a "must attend" session for instructors who understand the growing industry demand for irrigation-trained students. Topics to be covered this year include sprinkler uniformity, sprinkler efficiency, agriculture sprinklers and precipitation rates, and more. Other highlights will include a tour of a local manufacturing facility, roundtable discussions, and the opportunity to network with other teaching professionals.

The registration deadline is June 19. Registration is free, with attendees responsible for travel and hotel expenses. The Foundation is accepting applications for a limited number of grants for travel assistance.

About the Irrigation Foundation
Created by the Irrigation Association, the Irrigation Foundation aims to be the recognized authority on irrigation education. Established more than two decades ago with the simple goal of granting scholarships to students, the Foundation was re-launched in 2005. Its new mission is to advance the irrigation industry using education that both attracts people into the profession and ensures ongoing professional success. The Foundation promotes education, career awareness and career recruitment through programs for both students and industry professionals.