Dr. Weisz' graduate training was in Crop Physiology and Agricultural Engineering. In 1987, he was awarded National Science Foundation Fellow in Plant Biology. Prior to coming to NC State, Dr. Weisz worked in Integrated Pest Management and Site-Specific Insect and Disease Biology and Control in potato cropping systems. Dr. Weisz is now the North Carolina Small Grain Extension Specialist.

Dr. Weisz team teaches Geographical Information Systems in Production Agriculture (CS/SSC 440), serves as advisor to graduate students, conducts research in small grain production, remote sensing, and precision nutrient management, and develops and delivers extensive small grain production training materials and programs throughout NC.