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Midwestern ASAS Student Lunch-and-Learn
“Where do you fit in the puzzle: Finding your place in animal science”
- Polk County Convention Complex
- Des Moines, IA
- Tuesday, March 16
- Noon – 1:00 pm
- Room 205 D
This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Bring lunch and enjoy an informal discussion with a diverse panel of industry and academic professionals about finding and attaining a career that fits you, your interests, and your skills. This will include deciding whether to continue your education, navigating the job search and application process, and successfully marketing yourself.
**No registration is necessary. First come, first seated!
**We recommend buying the boxed lunch offered with registration and bringing it to this event.
 ATTENTION ASAS GS and UGS Members:
Submit your nomination(s) for H. Allen Tucker and Joseph P. Fontenot Travel Scholarships, Omega Protein Innovative Research Awards (submissions deadline is February 24, 2010), and Zimbelman-Hafs Internship Award (submissions deadline is March 1, 2010). Visit http://www.asas.org/awards.asp for complete details.
Hometown: Spencer, Indiana
Previous education: B.S. (Biology, Chemistry minor), Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN; M.S. (Nutritional Physiology), Purdue University
Current position: Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant in Nutritional Physiology under Dr. Donkin at Purdue University, Department of Animal Sciences and Interdepartmental Nutrition Program
Research focus: Physiological, environmental, and nutritional stressors such as transition to lactation, heat stress, and feed restriction have been shown to alter regulation of enzymes involved in glucose and energy metabolism. My current work focuses on characterizing regulation of pyruvate carboxylase promoters in in vivo and in vitro models under these stressors.
Career goal: Teach and conduct research at a land grant university.
Favorite part of ASAS joint annual or sectional meetings: Following the research of other labs and colleagues over the years.
Hobbies: Running, hiking/backpacking, gardening, and knitting.
Favorite foods: Steak and shrimp
Dream vacation destination: Alaskan cruise
Last movie seen: Temple Grandin: my life in pictures
Favorite quote: “I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” Thomas Jefferson and “Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” William Faulkner
Favorite spring activities: Plowing and planting early spring crops
The ADSA Midwest Branch and ASAS Midwestern Section will be establishing a Graduate Student Program Planning Committee. At this time you have the opportunity to nominate graduate students to be on the Graduate Student Program Planning Committee. Three graduate students will be chosen for this committee. The Graduate Student Program Planning Committee will have two charges:
1.) This committee will be charged with development of symposia directed specifically for graduate students, networking and career development events for graduate students, and social events for students at the Midwest meetings. The committee will be advised by Amy Radunz, faculty member at UW, Madison and former graduate student board member for the National ASAS board.
2.) The three graduate students serving on the Graduate Student Program Planning Committee will elect one person to serve in an advisory capacity to the Midwest ASAS ADSA board (two-year, non-voting term).
The Graduate Student Program Planning Committee will meet at the Midwest meeting in March 2010.
The nomination form can be found on the Midwest web site: http://adsa.asas.org/midwest/2010.asp . You are encouraged to take a few minutes to nominate deserving individuals to the Graduate Student Program Planning Committee.
The deadline to submit nominations for 2010-2011 Graduate Student Program Planning Committee is February 8, 2010.
TITLE: Assistant Meat Lab Manager/Graduate Research Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be part of a meat science research team and contribute significant efforts to activities in the Virginia Tech Meat Science Research and Teaching Center. Graduate research assistant duties include all activities necessary for successful completion of a thesis-based graduate education. Meat laboratory manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to: animal harvesting, carcass fabrication, meat processing and coordinating special activities and classes in the meat science laboratory. The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of a working meats facility, yet have the academic potential to succeed in a hypothesis-driven, aggressive graduate program. The candidate will be required to supervise student employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a B.S. in Animal Science, Meat Science or related field, and possess experience with meat animal harvesting, fabrication, meat processing procedures in an inspected facility. Applicants must possess strong academic credentials. Experience in poultry processing is desirable.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications.
APPLICATIONS: Deadline for applications is January 30, 2010 or until the position is filled. Applicants must complete the faculty application online at https://www.jobs.vt.edu (posting #080524). A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with addresses, email addresses and phone numbers must be included. Official transcripts should be mailed to:
Dr. D.E. Gerrard, Head, Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0306
540-231-9157
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Dr. D.E. Gerrard by the application deadline. Virginia Telecommunications Relay Service number: 1-800-828-1120.
The deadline for the 2010 Wilson G. Pond Appreciation Club International Travel Award in January 7th. This award provides $2500 towards expenses for travel to an international meeting or training in an international venue that will aid in the professional development and success of young animal scientists. This award is available for students, post doctoral researchers, or individuals within 10 years of their PhD graduation date.
To apply, go to http://www.asas.org/awards.asp?autotry=true
Hometown: Greensburg, Indiana
Previous education: B.S. (Animal Science), Michigan State University; M.S. (Ruminant Nutrition), University of Missouri
Current position: Ph.D. program in Nutritional Physiology and Ruminant Nutrition at North Dakota State University
Research focus: Nutritional impacts on small intestinal growth and vascularity, including effects of maternal gestational nutrition dam on offspring intestine (developmental programming)
Career goal: Research and teaching position at a land grant university, focusing on beef cow-calf nutrition
Favorite part of ASAS joint annual or sectional meetings: the sensory overload of having so much science to see, friends to catch up with, and people to meet
Hobbies: showing cattle, art, catching up with friends and family
Favorite foods: chocolate, steak, and popcorn
Favorite color: green or purple
Dream vacation destination: Australia, Italy, Germany
Favorite movie: Gone with the Wind
Favorite quote: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” –Abraham Lincoln
Favorite winter activities: Watching NCAA basketball (Go Spartans!), starting calving season
Favorite holiday tradition: Leisurely eating breakfast, opening gifts, and feeding cattle with my family on Christmas morning
Favorite Christmas song: White Christmas
Favorite Christmas movie: Rudolph
The purpose of the Omega Protein Innovative Research Award is to promote and reward original and innovative research using marine fish products (meal or oil) in nutritional programs for swine, poultry, beef, dairy, horses, aquaculture, and companion or exotic animals. Omega Protein will provide $5,000 annually to be awarded at the annual meeting of the American Society of Animal Science. Up to three awards will be given with stipends of $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000. Any individual who is currently enrolled in any graduate program and who is a member of ASAS is eligible. The applicant must submit an abstract for presentation at the ASAS annual meeting and the required information must be submitted electronically on the web site: http://www.asas.org/awards.asp no later than February 24, 2010.
Wilson G. Pond Appreciation Club International Travel Award: Certificate and $2500.00 towards expenses for travel to an international meeting or training in an international venue. This award covers international travel between March 1, 2010 and February 28, 2011 and is open to all students, post docs, and early career professionals.
H. Allen Tucker Student Travel Scholarship: The Tucker Appreciation Club will support travel for graduate students to the annual international ASAS/ADSA scientific meeting and the triennial Biology of Lactation Workshop, held in conjunction with the ADSA/ASAS Joint meeting. Applicants must submit an abstract related to research in physiology, endocrinology, growth, or developmental biology to the ASAS ADSA annual meeting.
Joseph P. Fontenot Student Travel Scholarship: The Fontenot Appreciation Club will support travel for graduate students of the Southern Section ASAS Scientific Meeting and the National Annual ASAS Scientific Meeting. Applicants must submit an abstract for oral presentation at the Southern Section ASAS Scientific Meeting or ASAS annual meeting.
More information and application details are available at: http://www.asas.org/award_travel.asp#tucker
Note: Each item has a link to the associated website.
Graduate Student Specific. . . Find graduate student information on the ASAS website by clicking the graduate student icon! Here you will find information about:
- graduate directors
- job and career information
- upcoming meeting schedules
- news and updates
- information on applying for awards
Other new website highlights include:
Presentations from the popular ASAS-ADSA Graduate Student Symposium “Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: How to make informed decisions on your future career opportunities to developing a successful research program” helf at the 2009 Joint Annual Meeting in Montreal. This symposium includes:
- “Extension employment opportunities following the completion of a M.S. degree in animal science” by Greg Lardy, North Dakota State University
- “Career opportunities in the animal science industry for graduate students” by William Platter, Elanco Animal Health
- “Unique and non-traditional opportunities with an advanced degree in animal science” by Jennifer Garrett, JG Consulting Services
- “Should I go get a Ph.D. and if so, is a post-doc warranted?” by Maynard Hogberg, Iowa State University
- “Developing a competitive research program and securing tenure as a new faculty hire” by Bret Hess, University of Wyoming
A webinar of the ASAS Writing Workshop also from the 2009 Joint Annual Meeting in Montreal. This is a great resource for anyone getting started writing their thesis or manuscript. Check it out!
ASAS graduate student group on Facebook
And of course, this new blog, the ASAS Graduate BULLiten
General ASAS. . . Bookmark www.asas.org and stay up to date with the latest!
- Do you hear the chatter? ASAS joins Twitter as CritterChatter. ASAS has joined social networking site Twitter! Sign up today for our Twitter feed to keep informed of the latest industry updates, key legislation affecting animal agriculture, and current society bulletins. http://twitter.com/critterchatter
- Membership Speaks, Leadership Listens. ASAS members, please log in to post a question or comment. http://www.asas.org/feedback.asp
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