February 1, 2016
Undergraduate Newsletter
Animal Science
Iowa State University
February 1, 2016
Inside This Issue
Weekly Schedule
pp. 2
Updates
pp. 2 – 4
Scholarships
pp. 5
Internships
pp. 6 – 7
Jobs
pp. 8
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ISU Undergraduate Animal Science Newsletter
February 1, 2016
Weekly Schedule
Monday,
February 1
Tuesday,
February 2
Wednesday,
February 3
Monday,
February 8
Tuesday,
February 9
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B&B Meeting in Lush Auditorium, 7
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Ag Career Day in the Great Hall of the
MU, 10 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday,
February 10
Thursday,
February 4
Friday,
February 5
Saturday,
February 6
Sunday,
February 7
Thursday,
February 11
Friday,
February 12
Saturday,
February 13
Sunday,
February 14
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Iowa Beef Expo
AFA Animal Institute
Students interested in attending the AFA Animal Institute must apply and be
selected for industry sponsorship. Participants are selected based on industry and
leadership involvement, career goal and articulation of the benefit of the program to
their career development. This opportunity is currently available to full-time
students pursuing a 4-year degree with intentions on entering the workforce in an
agricultural related profession. Sponsorship includes program registration and
materials, lodging, travel and meals throughout the Institute. Travel to the Institute,
including parking and ground transportation is not included.
Find more student details on student information page.
Center for Environmental Farming Systems 2016 Apprenticeship Program
CEFS is seeking highly-motivated individuals to participate in hands-on work and study programs
showcasing sustainable agriculture.
Wide variety of experiences, including: organic grain/vegetable production, swine, beef, and dairy
production, and small farm production.
Very rigorous and highly competitive program.
Apprentices receive a stipend of $200 per week.
For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G.
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Animal Science Undergraduate Updates
Pre-Vet Club
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Meetings this semester:
February 18th, March 24th, and
April 21st. All meeting will be
held in Gilman 1352 at 6:10
PM.
Follow us on our Facebook
page! You will find links from
our Facebook page to many of
our affiliates.
Dairy Science Club
Block and Bridle
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Main meeting for Spring 2016:
February 3rd, March 2nd, April 6th ,
and April 20th.
Market Hog Show is February 27th
at HASLC.
Cyclone Classic is March 18th – 20th
at HASLC.
SGI/B&B Pig Sale is March 26th at
HASLC.
Animal Learning Day is April 9th at
HASLC.
Animal Science Banquet is April
10th.
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Follow us on Twitter:
@ISUdairyscience.
Homemade ice cream for sale
every Wednesday from 11-1 in
front of Lush Auditorium for
$1!
Ice cream mixing on Monday
from 8-4 in meat lab room 163
Equestrian Club
§ Like us on Facebook!
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Animal Science Undergraduate Updates
Iowa Beef Expo Volunteers Needed
The directors of the livestock judging contest at the Iowa Beef Expo are asking for some Block and Bridle members to help
out at the contest on Sunday February 14th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in the Livestock Pavilion. They are in need of
several volunteers who have experience showing cattle that can help out with leading the cattle as well as several
volunteers to help with running the contest who don't need to have beef cattle experience. This event's success depends
upon our participation so please only sign up if you are sure that you can attend. If interested, please sign up here.
Judges Needed for the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa
The State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) is a two-day event at Hilton Coliseum. This is a very large precollegiate student research competition for our state and we need your help! There is a Senior High Event in combination
with the Iowa FFA Agriscience Fair held on THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016. The Junior High Event will be held
on FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016.
To register as a judge, click on the following link and complete the form. http://tinyurl.com/SSTFIjudges
If you have any questions or problems contact Vicki Speake at speake@iastate.edu or 515-294-5738.
Starting off Strong Workshops
The Academic Success Center is announcing the first round of workshops to help students get organized for the semester
ahead! Students can choose from two different topics:
Topic 1: Time Management
§ Thursday, February 4 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
§ Wednesday, February 10 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Topic 2: Study Skills
§ Thursday, February 4 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
§ Wednesday, February 11 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Registration to the workshop is now required. Registration can be completed here: Workshop Registration.
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Are you interested in business? Have you considered getting an MBA degree?
At Iowa State, you can join the MBA program before you complete you undergraduate degree!
Attend a STEM MBA Lunch & Learn session to learn how.
When: Wednesday, February 3, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Where: 2004 Black Engineering
To confirm attendance, please RSVP with Diana Sloan at dsloan@iastate.edu.
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Scholarships
Department of Animal Science Scholarships for Undergraduates
Requirements:
§ Enrollment as a full-time student (12 or more credits) in the Department of Animal Science for full academic year
2016-17.
§ Animal Science or Dairy Science MUST be your PRIMARY MAJOR to qualify for these scholarships.
§ Minimum Requirement: GPA of 2.0 or above. (Student must not be on academic probation.) Some scholarships
require higher GPAs.
§ For scholarships that state a student may qualify for the scholarship in succeeding years, the student must
reapply for the scholarship each year.
Application Deadline: February 15th at 10 PM. Application form can be located at
http://www.ans.iastate.edu/undergraduate/financial/animal-science-scholarships-undergraduate-students.
For more information, contact Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E.
Pork Industry Scholarship
Juniors and seniors who plan to pursue a career in swine production management. Students who seek to attend veterinary
or graduate school have an emphasis on swine.
Application Deadline: February 18th
§ Application form can be located on pork.org
§ Applicants will be notified in April
§ Specific questions contact Dr. Chris Hostetler at chostetler@pork.org or 515-223-2606.
For more information, contact Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E.
Targeting Excellence Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an
institution that offers degrees in agriculture.
A total of $120,000 will be awarded in 2016 from the applications that are submitted. Scholarship amounts will be based
on the program in which the student is enrolled: $1,000 for 2-year programs, $2,000 for 4-year programs, and $3,000 for
graduate programs. Preference will be given to students who attend schools in regions where fundraising events were held
in 2015. The preference regions for 2016 awards are Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
Application deadline: March 15, 2016. The organization will announce award winners on May 1, 2016, and checks will
be mailed on September 1, 2016, after the students submit their enrollment verification.
For more information about submitting a Targeting Excellence scholarship application or making a donation please visit
our website or contact Rachel Virden at rvirden@targetingexcellence.org.
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Scholarships
Roy J. Carver Scholarship
Twenty awards of $5,200 each (renewable for one year) will be awarded for the 2016-17 academic year.
Requirements:
§ Evidence of significant social and economic obstacles to attending college full time
§ Graduate or accredited Iowa high school or Iowa resident for 5 years
§ Junior classification in Fall 2016
§ Minimum GPA of 2.80
§ Demonstrate financial need on basis of the FAFSA (filed by March 1st)
Application Deadline: April 1st. Apply online at www.carvertrust.org and click on scholarships and on-line application.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid in 0640 Beardshear Hall.
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Internships
GlobalVetLINK Marketing Internship
Requirements:
§ Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or similar field
§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
§ Ability to work in self-directed manner in a fast paced high reward environment
§ Use of Microsoft Office products
§ Exhibit professionalism in all environments
§ Work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 per week during the summer
What you will learn:
§ Competitive research and analysis
§ Identifying current and future market opportunities
§ Prepare documents for market and product requirements
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Customer research and feedback
Defining the roadmap
Deadline: ASAP
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to careers@globalvetlink.com.
For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G.
MARE Center Summer Internship
Interns will be responsible for/involved with:
§ Assisting with all ongoing research and Extension activities
§ A specific project area – areas include equine nutrition and health, pasture management, conservation and land
stewardship, equine reproduction, and youth development
§ Developing leadership and communication skills while building networks within the equine industry through
Extension activities
Applications Due: February 5th
Application and more information can be found at the following link:
http://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/middleburg/undergrad-education/internship/index.html.
If you have questions about the internship, contact Shayan Ghajar, Equine Extension Program Coordinator, at 540-6873521 Ext. 26 or sghajar@vt.edu.
Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Internship
Where: Billings, Montana
When: October 13th – 23rd
Interns will have the opportunity to assist in all aspects of event planning and execution for The NILE Stock Show and
Rodeo. The Internship program provides the opportunity to gain training and work experience in the livestock and equine
industries as well as events based business.
Offering four internship opportunities: livestock emphasis, equine emphasis, rodeo relations, and media and
communications.
Deadline: September 2nd, 2016
Application and more information can be found at www.thenile.org.
For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G.
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Internships
Millenkamp Cattle Health Summer Internship
Location: Jerome, ID
Millenkamp Cattle is looking for an energetic, team-oriented intern that is passionate about animal health and dairy
production to work on our calf raising facility and dairies to learn about large herd management. We are looking for a
motivated individual that enjoys working in a primarily outdoor environment and is passionate about cows.
Current college enrollment or recent graduation is required.
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Fresh cow evaluation and calving pen assistance
Record keeping and evaluation with DC305 and Microsoft Excel
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Sick cow evaluation and treatment
Processing incoming calves and more!!
Communication
Flexibility
Ability to work both independently and as an integrated team
member
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Time management
Basic Spanish language skill preferred
Compensation and housing may be available and depends on experience and ability.
Visit www.millenkamp.com for information on operation and facilities.
To apply, e-mail a resume with 2 references along with a brief statement of why the internship appeals to you to
jwilsondvm@gmail.com.
American Shorthorn Association Summer 2016 Internship
ASA is looking for two fulltime, paid summer interns for the summer of 2016 to work at their headquarters in Kansas City,
MO.
Applicants should be at least a Sophomore with interests in working in agriculture after graduation.
Interns will be responsible for/involved with:
§ Planning and executing the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth
Conference
§ Press releases and media contact
§ Correspondence with planning committees
For more information on how to apply, contact Gwen Crawford at
gwen@shorthorn.org.
For more information, see Ms. Burgett in Kildee 109G.
Zoetis Internships – Summer 2016
Each year, a variety of positions are available for students as interns within the Veterinary Medical Research and
Development Division. Internship areas include: clinical research, microbiology, marketing, livestock wellness, food
systems, metabolism, and many more.
All internships are paid and available to both graduate and undergraduate students.
Students can access more information via www.zoetis.com by selecting careers, then opportunities for students, and
finally learn more.
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Jobs
International Business Specialist – Cooperative Resources International
CRI is seeking a fulltime International Business Specialist to work out of Shawano, Wisconsin.
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Lead and administer the Brazil Scientific Mobility Intern Program
Support the development of CRI University training program
Be a large point of contact and coordination for the company
Support CRI international sales
Qualifications:
§ Bachelors in Agriculture, Marketing, Business, or International Business
§ Knowledge and expertise in the agricultural industry
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Excellent problem solving skills
Spanish fluency is a plus
For more information, see Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E.
Quality Assurance Technician – Diamond V
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The QA Technician is responsible for ensuring Diamond V products adhere to Quality Assurance and Regulatory
guidelines. The Technician routinely analyzes samples from throughout the manufacturing process. The QA Technician
will assist in identifying corrective actions and will follow-up by monitoring new results. The QA Technician also works on
special projects to support optimization of the manufacturing process, and helps to ensure quality is not affected by the
changes.
Duties:
§ Collects raw material, in process and finished product samples and performs designated analysis to confirm that
quality and safety specifications are met.
§ Performs equipment clean out inspections, and internal audits as assigned.
§ Utilizes technology to input, retrieve, analyze and generate reports on test and quality assurance data.
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Qualifications:
§ Minimum of a B.S. degree in chemistry, fermentation science, biology, microbiology, food science, biochemistry
or equivalent.
§ Knowledge of proper safety guidelines and procedures.
§ Skill in performing accurate analytical procedures.
To apply, visit www.diamondv.com/about/careers/.
Communications Specialist/State Fair Coordinator – Iowa Turkey Federation
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Execute a variety of communications platforms to promote the Iowa Turkey Industry
Create, maintain, and keep current Iowa Turkey Federation’s Social Media
Head the Iowa Turkey Federation Promotions Committee
Develop educational materials
Develop communication talking points
Conduct interviews and create PowerPoints for the Hall of Fame and Pioneer Awards
Complete various tasks for the State Fair
Deadline: ASAP. This is an open position; the start date will be as soon as available. Contact Gretta Irwin at
gretta@iowaturkey.org.
For more information, see Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E.
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Jobs
Clear Creek Ranch Full-Time
Where: Burnsville, North Carolina
Full-time positions available. Seasons run from March to December.
Responsible for care and maintenance of 50+ herd.
Responsible for feeding, mucking stalls, doctoring horses, grooming, saddling, leading trail rides, and entertaining guests
during evening activities.
Wranglers should be able to handle guests of all riding experience
Deadline: ASAP. Contact Rebecca Sanderson at rgsanderson2@gmail.com or by phone 828-675-5125.
For more information, see Dr. Bundy in Kildee 123E.
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You don’t have to be great to start, but
you have to start to be great.
~ Zig Zagler
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