Benedict (Ben) Posadas, B.S.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

EDUCATION AND AWARDS

 

  1. Leadership Award, 8th MSUeVillage International Grand Reunion, July 8, 2023.In recognition of your exceptional leadership and dedicated service to MSUeVillage International. Thanks for being the glue that holds us together!
  2. Outstanding Leadership Award, The Filipino American Journal, July 8, 2023. For his outstanding leadership in pursuing unity and dedication of MeVI members and alumni of the Mindanao State University - all for the best interest of the Mindanao State University.
  3. Regions Bank and MSU-DAFVM –  International Superior Faculty Award, Mississippi State University, Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, Aug. 11, 2017. 
  4. Certificate of Recognition in appreciation of 25 years of service to Mississippi State University. May 2016. 
  5. Selected as One of the 100 Notable Professors at Top Research Universities. Apr 2014.  <http://onlinephdprogram.org/notable-research-professors/> 
  6. Certificate of Recognition in appreciation of 20 years of service to Mississippi State University. 2011.
  7. Sarimanok Award for Alumni Services and Other Concerns, Golden Jubilee Anniversary, Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines, Aug. 31, 2011.
  8. Global Achievement Award, Mindanao State University Alumni Association Reunion and Convention, Manila, Philippines, Aug. 15-17, 2008.
  9. Global Achievement Award, Third Mindanao State University e!Village International Reunion, Washington, D.C., June 29- July 1, 2007.
  10. Certificate of Service in recognition of the completion of 15 years of service with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Dec. 2005.
  11. Certificate of Service in recognition of the completion of 10 years of service with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Dec. 2000. 
  12. Doctor of Philosophy, major in Agricultural Economics and minor in Economics,  Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, 1998
  13. Epsilon Sigma Phi, 1998.
  14. Gamma Sigma Delta, 1998.
  15. Certificate of Service in recognition of the completion of 5 years of service with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Dec. 1995
  16. Omicron Delta Epsilon, 1994.
  17. Short Course in Aquaculture Economics, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, Summer 1990
  18. Short Course in Fisheries Research Management, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, Summer 1988
  19. Master of Arts, major in Economics, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines, 1985 
  20. Module Programme in Fisheries and Aquaculture Economics, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, 1984, completed with distinction
  21. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Economics, Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines, 1974, graduated cum laude 
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD
  1. Jul. 2023 to present Extension and Research Professor of Economics, Mississippi State University, Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
  2. Oct. 2010 to present State Principal,  Mississippi MarketMaker. Mississippi State University Extension Service, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA. 
  3. Jul. 2004 to Jun. 2023 Associate Extension Research Professor of Economics, Mississippi State University, Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
  4. Mar. 2006 to present, Graduate Faculty, Mississippi State University, Department of Agricultural Economics Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA
  5. Jul. 1999 to Jun. 2004, Assistant Extension Research Professor of Economics, Mississippi State University, Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
  6. Jul. 1996 to Jun. 1999, Marine Economist, Mississippi State University, Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
  7. Nov. 1990 to Jun. 1996, Marine Resource Specialist-Economics, Mississippi State University, Coastal Research and Extension Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
  8. Feb. 1989 Oct. 1990, Private Contractor, Mississippi Sea Grant Advisory Service, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
  9. Apr. 1987 Aug. 1988, Team Leader and Senior Researcher, Asian Fisheries Social Science Research Network, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Iloilo City, Philippines.
  10. Jul. 1986 Aug. 1988, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Iloilo City, Philippines.
  11. Jun. 1985 Jun. 1986, Lecturer in Aquaculture Economics, Training Course for Senior Aquaculturists in Asia and the Pacific Region, Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines.
  12. Nov. 1980 Jun. 1986, Instructor in Economics, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Iloilo City, Philippines.
  13. Jul. 1978 Oct. 1980, Chairman, Department of Economics, Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines.
  14. Jul. 1977 to Oct. 1980, Tactical Officer, Department of Army Science and Tactics, Mindanao State Universit, Marawi City, Philippines.
  15. Jul. 1976 Oct. 1980, Instructor in Economics, Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines.
  16. Apr. 1976 Aug. 1976, Research Economist later Research Coordinator, Economic Survey of the Philippines, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines.