Theme: Sun Grant
John Talbott Oral History Interview
Life history interview conducted by Mike Dicianna.
June 29, 2015
John Talbott (b. 1955) has been the director of the Sun Grant Western Regional Center
at OSU since arriving on campus in 2011. Under his leadership, Sun Grant has facilitated
important scientific research on biofuels, life cycle analysis, and bioproduct conversion
processes, all projects that seek to improve environmental sustainability while also
contributing to a more diversified agricultural and industrial economy. Since 2013,
Talbott has also served as Assistant Director of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment
Station, managing the grant processes, work plans, and research emphases for Experiment
Station faculty across the state. His interview provides an overview of his career
in carbon sequestration and environmental sustainability, and details the mission
and activities of Sun Grant at OSU from its inception up to present day.