Animal Science Undergraduate Newsletter

Iowa State University

October 9th, 2016

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Undergraduate Club Updates

Pre-Vet Club

-Follow us on our Facebook page! You will find links from our Facebook page to many of our affiliates.

-Meetings will be October 20th, November 17th, December 1st. All meetings will be at 6pm in Mackay 117.

Block & Bridle -Next meeting is October 19th

-Dues need to be turned in by October meeting at the latest.

-Apply to be a committee chairperson, interviews start on the 28th.

-Several committees still looking for members.

-Many fall interest group trips are underway.

Dairy Science Club

-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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Accelerated Genetics Internship Opportunities

1. Farm & Barn Intern- Responsibilities: Intern will work directly with bull and be exposed to feeding and care of animals. Requirements: Should have interest in animal production, previous animal handling experience. Candidate with ability to operate farm machinery is desired. 2. Sales & Service Intern- Responsibilities: Developing skills in artificial insemination and learn about reproductive services, gain experience in sales division, market penetration studies, and assist with progeny photography. Requirements: Experience with cattle, understanding of beef and dairy industry. 3. Marketing Communications Intern- Responsibilities: interviewing customers, writing feature articles, taking photos, and designing advertisements. Requirements: Proficient in written and oral communications, some experience with desktop publishing software, understanding of beef and dairy industry. 4. Laboratory Intern- Responsibilities: Work in semen processing laboratory with extender preparation and testing, analysis and quality control, computer entry, processing and freezing of bovine semen. Requirements: Be detail oriented and able to follow instructions. All internships based in Baraboo, WI. All applications due November 15th. Send cover letter and resume to hr@acelgen.com

Lallemand Forward Marketing Communications Intern

Responsibilities: Assist Marketing Communications team with projects on forage, Ruminant, and Monogastric businesses, Create support materials, Work on implementing strategies and media plans Requirements: Junior status, GPA of 3.0 or above with transcript, Be obtaining a degree in Marketing, Communications, or Advertising, Experience and knowledge in agriculture field, strong written and verbal skills. Location: Milwaukee, WI. If interested, send cover letter, resume, and transcript to LannaMarketing@lallemand.com

National Swine Registry Internship Opportunities

-Internships in the areas of: Field Staff, Marketing & Communications, and National Junior Swine Association -All are full-time positions from mid-May through mid-August, offer a weekly stipend, and cover travel expenses For more information, visit nationalswine.com. Applications due October 1st.

Seaboard Food Summer Internships

Internships in the areas of: Business Analyst, Communications, Environmental Resource Management, Farm, Feed Mill, High Plains Bioenergy, Human Resources, IT, Pork Processing, Recruiting, Sales, and Supply Chain. Internship locations in OK, KS, IA, and MO. See Mrs. Burgett in 109G Kildee for more information,

Internships

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2017 ASAS Science Policy Summer Internship Program

-Intern will be responsible for assistance with federal legislature, regulatory, or administrative science policy activity, communicating policy to the public and policy makersm provding written reports, and more. -$3500 stipend paid at the beginning of 60-90 day internship. -Interested applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and a one page statement on an issue relevant to animal agriculture to Kim SChoonmaker and kims@asas.org.

Iowa Select Farms Fall 2016 Marketing & Communications Intern

Iowa Select Farms is looking for a student to fill their position of Fall Marketing & Communications Intern. Please contact Allyson Ladd at aladd@iowaselect.com or (641)-316-3251 for more information

Internships

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Ag Business Subject Educator

Location: Sullivan County NY As a member of the CCESC Ag Team, the Subject Educator I will provide workshops, training, written and web-based educational materials, and technical assistance in areas including, but not limited to financial and business planning, estate and succession planning, business management and production best practices. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field. To apply, or for a complete position description visit http://sullivancce.org/jobs. Applications accepted until 10/21 or a suitable pool is reached. Seaboard Foods

Positions in the areas of: Business Analyst, Communications, Environmental Resource Management, Farm, Feed Mill, High Plains Bioenergy, Human Resources, IT, Pork Processing, Recruiting, Sales, and Supply Chain. Locations in OK, KS, IA, and MO. See Dr. Bundy in 123E Kildee for more information. Swine Production Technician

Location: Fountain, MN Requirements: Enjoy working with pigs, Self-sufficient, Reliable, Punctual, Eager, Follows directions. Responsibilities: Ensure the highest standard of human animal treatment, Ensure Safe work environment, Conduct AI breeding, Provide routine vaccinations, Conduct weekly pregnancy checks. If interested, contact Ccpc.farms@gmail.com.

Jobs

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Veterinary Field Training Course

Location: Ometepe Biological Field Station in Nicaragua. Participating students will have the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua, learn about animal conservation and veterinary topics, and help run a two to three day spay and neuter clinic for animals in need. There will also be a focus on general wellness examinations on both clinic days and days leading up to and after the clinic for all manners of animals: dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs. If you are interested in applying, visit http://maderasrfc.org/getinvolved#apply. Iowa Women Lead Change (IWLC) Conference

Date and Location: October 27, 2016 in Des Moines. Take advantage of a great opportunity to help Iowa State University student leaders network with industry professionals, potential employers, and other students from Central Iowa. As a conference attendee, undergraduate students have access to locally and nationally known women leaders with invaluable expertise and an opportunity to network with hundreds of professionals within their own community. This year’s agenda includes keynote speaker Sara Blakely, founder and owner of SPANX. The registration cost is $60/student. To register online please visit www.IWLCleads.org/CentralIowa. Preparing for Graduate School Workshops

This fall, the Graduate College will host a workshop series for graduating seniors on preparing for Graduate School. The three workshops will include information on choosing and applying, navigating funding, the admissions essay, and transitioning/navigating the first year of graduate school. All workshops will be held in Hixson Lied Student Success Center, Room 0060 and are held on multiple dates. Please share with your students as appropriate. Please register here! Mayo Graduate School Opportunities

1. Mayo Graduate School offers PhD and MD/PhD training to future leaders in biomedical research and education. Training is especially distinctive for the world-class research laboratories at Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona. The Mayo Graduate School application deadline is Dec. 1, 2016.

2. Mayo Graduate School Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program offers a world-class opportunity for undergraduates to conduct a summer research project for 10 weeks while developing technical skills, networking, and enjoying special weekly seminars about current research. The SURF application deadline is Feb. 1, 2017.

3. Mayo Graduate School created and sustains the oldest competitive NIH-funded Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) in the U.S. This program enriches PhD- and MD/PhD-bound post-baccalaureate students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research, with the goal of a future biomedical research workforce whose diversity matches that of our country. The PREP application deadline is May 1, 201

Other Opportunities

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Iowa Farm Manager and Rural Appraisers Scholarship

The Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers will award up to five $1250 scholarships to undergraduate students for this academic year. To learn more and apply, contact Molly Zaver at IowaASFMRA@gmail.com Applications are due November 7th. Department of Animal Science Undergrad Scholarships

To begin the application process, go to http://www.ans.iastate.edu/undergraduate/financial/animal-science-scholarships-undergraduate-students. Review the scholarship criteria first on the animal science website, to determine for which scholarships you are eligible. The scholarship applications are due by 10 pm on November 30, 2016. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Be sure to note that FAFSA filing is required for some awards, so be sure to make these arrangements with your parent/guardians too. If you have questions, please email Dr. Brad Skaar at skaar@iastate.edu. Paws to Cure Cancer 5K dog friendly walk/run

Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 @ 10:00 AM at the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. Race start is outside of fish tank lobby. Funds raised help support cancer research in canines that then will be translated to human medicine! Website: http://paws2curecancer.com/ for registration and more information. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Paws2CureCancerISU/?ref=bookmarks

Other Opportunities

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“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

-Winston Churchill