752. Project Leader Marcy Wilder Participates in the 2023 Award Ceremony of the Japan Prize of Agricultural Science / Yomiuri Prize of Agricultural Science

Dr. Marcy Wilder, Project Leader in the Fisheries Division, received the "2023 Japan Prize of Agricultural Science/Yomiuri Prize of Agricultural Science" and delivered a commemorative lecture at the Award Ceremony on April 5, 2023. This award is overseen by the Association of Japanese Agricultural Scientific Societies (see below).

Dr. Wilder has been engaged in basic research on the mechanisms of shrimp reproduction, molting, and osmoregulation with the aim of contributing to a stable shrimp aquaculture industry. The results of this research have already been applied and commercialized to realize recirculating land-based shrimp production that does not impact the natural environment. Dr. Wilder's significant achievements in both the development of Japan's fisheries industry and international contributions has led to the awarding of this prize.

Related Article: JIRCAS Reports
https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/reports/2022/r20230217　

At the award ceremony held on Wednesday, April 5 at the University of Tokyo's Yayoi Auditorium. Dr. Wilder delivered a commemorative lecture entitled "Physiological and biochemical studies on commercially-important shrimp species and applications to the development of new aquaculture technology”. Dr. Wilder, a native of the U.S., first came to Japan on a university orchestra tour to participate in the Tsukuba Expo’85, where she developed a connection with Japan. After receiving her doctoral degree in 1993, Dr. Wilder began her career at JIRCAS in 1994, where she has been a pioneer in the development and implementation of shrimp culture technology.
 
During the panel discussion with the other six awardees, Dr. Wilder emphasized the importance of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries research and encouraged young researchers, including women, to become more active in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Congratulations again, Dr. Marcy!

Association of Japanese Agricultural Scientific Societies

The Association of Japanese Agricultural Scientific Societies (AJASS) was established to contribute to the advancement of agricultural science and technology, and to develop comprehensive agricultural science research through cooperation of academic societies in various fields. The founding general meeting was held in November 1929, and the association began its activities in 1930.

Japan Prize of Agricultural Science / Yomiuri Prize of Agricultural Science

The “Agricultural Science Prize” had been awarded since 1925 as one of the programs of the Agricultural Science Society of Japan, the predecessor of the Association of Japanese Agricultural Scientific Societies (AJASS). In 1929, when AJASS was established, the awarding of the prize was also transferred to the AJASS, and in 1942, the name was changed to the “Japan Prize of Agricultural Science”. The bestowal of this prize has thus continued to this day, and is considered to be one of the highest accolades awarded to scientists engaging in agriculture, forestry and fisheries research in Japan. The “Yomiuri Prize of Agricultural Science” has been awarded jointly by the Yomiuri Shimbun (newspaper) since 1964. The recipients of the “Japan Prize of Agricultural Science” and the “Yomiuri Prize of Agricultural Science” are chosen by the Selection Committee of the Association during the Association’s General Meeting every year in February.

Related：http://www.ajass.jp/30_10.html

Contributor: IIYAMA Miyuki (Information Program)