People Type: LSC Emeriti

Biography Bryant Kearl (Deceased) played a key role in the development of the Department of Agricultural Journalism (now LSC).  He joined the faculty in 1942 and served as department chair from 1951 to 1963 and notably expanded the research program during his tenure. Kearl helped continue the department’s strong commitment to effective extension information. Kearl …

Biography Harold (Deceased) earned a B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Education from UW–Madison.  After working with UW-Extension in Marinette County for 10 years and broadcasting a farm program for WHA Radio, Harold joined the Department of Agricultural Journalism (now LSC) in 1967 working on county agent support materials.  During his time with the department, Harold led …

Biography Susan Lampert Smith taught science writing in LSC undergraduate curriculum since 1990 and mentored a large number of young science writers in successful careers. Additionally, Lamper Smith was a science writer for UW Health, focusing on research from the UW Carbone Cancer Center and UW School of Medicine and Public Health. She worked with media relations with …

Biography Nellie (Deceased) served UW–Madison and the life sciences communication field for more than 37 years. She joined the department’s faculty in 1953 where she headed the home economics journalism major. She handled the home economics news service and taught newswriting and feature writing classes. She was also president of the Wisconsin Home Economics Association and …

Biography Larry Meiller is a professor emeritus in the Department of Life Sciences Communication and host of “The Larry Meiller Show,” a 90-minute, call-in talk show heard each weekday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wisconsin Public Radio. Meiller teaches broadcast classes and has received the Outstanding Advisor Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award from the …

Biography Suzanne joined the Department of Agricultural Journalism (now LSC) in 1981 as a professor in the home economics journalism area.  She was also a long-time member of the Women Studies Program. Her research focused on computers in health communication, cognitive and affective processes in media effects, and macro-micro conceptual links in communication research.

Biography Richard “Dick” Powers (Deceased) was a professor in the Department of Agricultural Journalism (now LSC) starting in 1951 when he joined the faculty as a science writer. He served as chairman for the department from 1964 to 1969. Powers was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1982. He …

Biography Shiela Reaves was a professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Life Sciences Communication when she retired in 2018. Reaves joined the department in 2001 and was also an affiliate faculty member of American Indian Studies. A beloved instructor and mentor, she specialized in visual communication and was interested in how …

Biography John Ross (Deceased) taught as a faculty member at UW–Madison from 1954-1993 in Agricultural Journalism and Environmental Studies. His research focused on the role of information in controversial environmental issues, the process of decision-making in developing environmental policies, and attitudes on resource exploitation. He received his advanced degrees from the UW in Agricultural Journalism …

Biography Schomisch (Deceased) served as a professor in the Department of Agricultural Journalism (now LSC) from 1983-2004 where he taught advertising, market research, and marketing campaign courses. His research focused on marketing communication, communication in cooperatives and other complex organizations, advertising, and public relations.  He served as department chair from 1999 to 2004.Schomisch also served as an advisor for …