Edward C. Mather, Professor Emeritus, (retired), serves as Education Director for the Online Master of Science in Food Safety. Dr. Mather was awarded the Stange Memorial Award from Iowa State University, where he earned his DVM degree. He received a PhD in Physiology from the University of Missouri and continued his work as a teacher and research scientist. The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Distinguished Honorary Alumnus award was presented to Dr. Mather at Michigan State University where he has served for the past 30 years.