Robinson appointed VP of research

Back in 2007 former FAMU Provost Larry Robinson deferred a federal research commitment to serve as the university’s acting leader. Later, new President James Ammons promised to do everything he could to bring Robinson back to the senior administration.

This month, Ammons accomplished that goal. Robinson will take over as FAMU’s vice-president for research this spring.

“I am pleased to have Dr. Robinson, an accomplished researcher, join my leadership team at this pivotal time in the university’s history,” said Ammons. “With his level of expertise and experience, we will strengthen our research infrastructure, increase our faculty and students involvement in research, and develop collaborations with various agencies and industries. FAMU will be involved in the development of new discoveries and technologies that will improve the quality of life for our state and nation. We want to facilitate innovation through our research initiatives and Dr. Robinson can help us to make this a reality. We are excited about our future in the area of research. ”

Robinson’s name was forwarded to Ammons by a faculty search committee chaired by Dean Makola Abdullah of FAMU’s College of Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Agriculture.

One of Robinson’s goals is to engage FAMU’s talented faculty, students and staff in research, discovery, technology transfer and extension, which will be of great benefit to the state of Florida and the nation.

Robinson previously served as a professor in the Environmental Sciences Institute at FAMU and director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He is currently on assignment as a senior scientific advisor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service in Washington, DC.

Through his career, Robinson has secured more than $35 million in contracts and grants from various agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the United Negro College Fund, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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