Animal Sciences

For The Week of March 9, 2008

GOOD LUCK ON WINTER QUARTER FINALS AND HAVE A SAFE AND RELAXING SPRING BREAK!  CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO ALL ANIMAL SCIENCES GRADUATING SENIORS!  
The Animal Sciences Student Advising Center Newsletter will not be published during Spring Break.  The next Newsletter will arrive in your Inbox on Sunday, March 23. 

The Animal Sciences Student Advising Center will be OPEN as usual during Spring Break.  For those of you who will be staying in Columbus, this is a great time to work on your search for summer jobs/internships as well as applications for graduate/professional school.  If you desire career related assistance, you are encouraged to contact the Department's Student Services Coordinator, Amy Lahmers (lahmers.8@osu.edu). 


ANIMAL SCIENCES STUDENT ADVISING CENTER TIDBIT OF THE WEEK:
Did you know that you can get assistance with course scheduling, minor options, resume and cover letter development, and interview tips all in the Student Advising Center in 116 Plumb Hall? Stop by to visit us!


CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. STEVE BOYLES ON RECEIVING THE OSU ALUMNI AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED TEACHING!
Steve Boyles was honored with a surprise visit by President Gee, Archie Griffin, and Linda C. Martin along with his wife Kate and daughter, Adelaide, in his class at noon today! Their presence resulted from Steve being honored with The Ohio State University Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching. This award honors faculty members for superior teaching. Recipients are nominated by present and former students and colleagues and are chosen by a committee of alumni, students, and faculty. Recipients of this award receive a cash bonus of $3,000, made possible by contributions of the Alumni Association, friends of Ohio State, and the Office of Academic Affairs. They also receive a $1,200 increase in their base salaries from the Office of Academic Affairs. The recipients will also be inducted into the University's Academy of Teaching, which provides leadership for the improvement of teaching at The Ohio State University.


CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWLY ELECTED SADDLE AND SIRLOIN CLUB OFFICERS!
President: Lindsey Regula
Vice President: Jess Smith
Secretary: Jenna Barnes
Treasurer: Katie Betts
CFAES Council Rep: Natalie Miller


CONGRATULATIONS TO ANIMAL SCIENCES STUDENTS SELECTED AS CFAES AMBASSADORS!
Kelli Hamilton
Hanna Lemle

 
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANIMAL SCIENCES STUDENTS SELECTED FOR ALPHA ZETA PARTNERS (AZP)!
In 1998, in response to the need for strong leadership skills among graduates, the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental sciences created Alpha Zeta Partners (AZP). The overarching goal of AZP is to "provide potential employers with an exceptional cadre of well-educated graduates who demonstrate the capacity for leadership" (Newcomb, 1998). Each year, through a highly selective application and screening process, approximately 20 of the college's most promising and vibrant students participate in three leadership seminars and a six-week study abroad to explore personal leadership capacities, diversity and pluralism, organizational change, and issues of national and international significance.  Congratulations to the following Animal Sciences students who were selected as members of AZP Class 10: Emily Chory, Kaitlyn Fieseler, Hanna Lemle, Joshua Lorbach, Kirk Massey, Julie Mezger, Emily Severt, Lindsay Shoup 

 
'EXPERIENCE OSU FOR A DAY' HOSTS NEEDED
Experience OSU for a Day (EOFD) is a CFAES program providing an opportunity for prospective students to visit campus. EOFD Hosts volunteer to allow prospective high school students shadow them from 9:30 AM-1:00 PM for 1-2 weekdays each quarter. Hosts attend class as usual and are encouraged to show the student around our College campus, take their student to see the Oval, Norton House, Parker Dairy Store (lunch provided for host and shadow). Host volunteer forms are available in 100 AA or by emailing Callie Wells at wells.930@osu.edu.


CFAES STUDY ABROAD UPDATE
Spring Break Program:
Ten students of the CFAES Learning Community in Norton House will be traveling to Costa Rica for spring break (lead by Paul Heimberger). Students will visit significant ecological sites and spend several days at EARTH University. 
Students attending the Costa Rica program: Kayleigh Byrne; Kate Gearhart; Christiana Johnson; Tricia Moeller; Lyndsey Murphy; Stephanie Neal; Emily Severt; Abigail Snyder; Jennifer Tvergyak; Lynn Wischmeyer
Summer Quarter Programs:
Thirteen students have been selected to study abroad in China on "The Beijing Experience" with Melissa Krygier. Two additional programs, one in the Czech Republic and another in England, will also take place this summer.  Applicants will be selected before the end of winter quarter.
Winter Quarter Break Programs:
Four programs are being offered to FAES students during the winter break.  All programs will require a two credit hour seminar course during the fall quarter to prepare for the program.  All applications for winter break programs are due May 1, 2008.
Chile- Agroecosystems
Mexico- Latino Work Force in Land-Based Industries
Ireland- Animal Interactions in Society
For additional information please contact Kelly Koren at koren.10@osu.edu

ATTENTION:  FIRST AND SECOND YEAR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN VETERINARY MEDICINE AND/OR A CAREER WITH ANIMALS!
ANIM SCI 290:  Creating a Career with the Animal Sciences
Spring Quarter 2008
Instructors: Ms. Amy Lahmers and Dr. James Kinder
Wednesday from 3:00 pm - 4:48 pm
2 credits (elective hours in the Animal Sciences major)

Are you interested in Animal Sciences, but don't know what kind of careers are available? Are you planning to attend veterinary college, but looking for a back-up plan, too? AS 290, Careers in Animal Sciences, can help!

Learn how to write a resume and cover letter, familiarize yourself with proper business etiquette, and improve your interviewing skills, while making valuable connections within the Department of Animal Sciences and with potential employers.

You will also hear from industry professionals about the wide variety of career opportunities available!

Register online today!  Course Call Number: 01094-2
Course Website:  http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~as290/


ANIMAL SCIENCES 618: "MOLECULAR EVENTS IN TISSUE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT" (U G 4)
Dr. Sandy Velleman
Spring Quarter, T R - 1-2:48 PM (Call Number 01193-4)
A molecular developmental approach in the study of tissue growth, structure, and function in animals and humans. This course has application across disciplines to enhance understanding of how nutrition, genetics, hormonal physiology and health affect and are related to growth and development. Students wishing to enroll in this course are strongly encouraged to do so before March 1, 2008. If there are questions regarding the course, please contact Dr. Sandy Velleman (velleman.1@osu.edu, 330-264-3905)


FABE 694 (GROUP STUDIES): BIOMASS CONVERSION TO BIOENERGY
An exploration of the science and technologies used for energy production from bio-based materials, including agricultural biomass and solid waste sources.
Spring schedule: WF 2:30pm - 3:48pm
Call #: 00809-8 3 credit hrs.
224 Agricultural Engineering Building
590 Woody Hayes Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: (614) 292-3171
Fax: (614) 292-9448
E-mail: christy.14@osu.edu
Dr. Ann D. Christy
Mr. Hamid Rismani-Yazdi
NEW for Spring 2008! An exploration of the science and engineering of bioenergy production through resource recycling of organic biomass materials, including agricultural, industrial, and municipal solid wastes. In this class you will learn about various bioenergy technologies including biologically pretreated cellulosic ethanol, biogas /methane, biological hydrogen production, bio-diesel, biocatalysts, ethical aspects of biomass conversion for energy, and microbial fuel cells (for more information on Microbial Fuel Cells, please visit the MFC Learning Center @ http://digitalunion.osu.edu/r2/summer07/nskrinak/index.html)

KELLOGG COMPANY: QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY INTERN - ATLANTA, GA 
Kellogg has a great Quality and Food Safety Internship opportunity at the Atlanta Convenience Foods Plant in Atlanta, GA. within the Frozen Foods business. In the position of Quality & Food Safety Intern, the primary function is to support food safety and quality initiatives. This position reports directly to the Plant Quality Manager.

The responsibilities of this position include the following: Conduct quality, Standard Operating Procedure, and Standard Operating Condition audits. Collect and analyze process and product data. Support process and quality improvement initiatives. Perform routine clerical duties. Assist with product traceability exercises. Support plant projects as needed.

Experience: Candidate must be at least in their Junior year at an accredited university majoring in an area of science or mathematics.

This internship is a year-long opportunity and candidates should be available to work at least 20-hours per week while attending school.

The required qualifications for this internship: Must be able to effectively interact with plant employees and management. The ability to handle multiple tasks at once and to meet deadlines. Able to work in a noisy environment. Must maintain confidential and proprietary information. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. http://www.kelloggs.com/

MOUNT VERNON FARM INTERNSHIP - SPERRYVILLE, VA
We aim to minimize cost associated with machinery, stored feed, grain, and inefficiency, while maximizing knowledge, creativity, letting the animals do the work of harvesting their own food through rotational grazing. We ask that interns share our passion for hard work and the resulting personal rewards along with the challenge of always trying to maximize the effectiveness of your efforts. In exchange, we offer you the knowledge of management-intensive grazing and all aspects of raising livestock naturally from conception of the calf to consumption of the steak. This knowledge encompasses a wide range of skills from homeopathic use to knowing how to cook various cuts of meat, from low stress herding to marketing our products. The endless pursuit of knowledge is the most exciting aspect of working on this farm.

Expectations: Have fun and be fulfilled, Work hard, Think hard, Accomplish tasks by yourself, Ask questions, Show up to work on time and prepared, Use your work time to the fullest, understand that we will have long and hard days but also short and easy days.

Responsibilities: Daily maintenance of livestock such as checking livestock health, rotational grazing, replenishing mineral supply, erecting electric fence, and record keeping; Market our products on the farm and at farmers' markets and buyers' clubs; Assist in projects such as permanent fence construction, water line installation, working livestock, preparing for public events, and welcoming the public to the farm; Assist in research; Run errands; Make recommendations.

Internship Details: The work week is usually 5 1/2 days and between 40 and 55 hours. The 2008 internship/apprenticeship requires a trial period of a few weeks and then a minimum stay of three months. The pay is $600/month with a pay increase for those who decide to intern for eight months or more. Comfortable, but simple, on-farm housing is provided and interns receive a 20% discount on meat. If interested, please email us a letter of intent and a resume with three references along with a list of agricultural books you have read. We will send you more detailed information.

Free Time: When you work and live on a farm, time off becomes very valuable and we respect that. We believe that rest is essential to ensure prime performance while working.
Mount Vernon Farm, 206 Mount Vernon Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740
Phone: 540-987-9559
Email: mailto:mtvfarm@verizon.net
Website: http://www.mountvernonfarm.net/

AGRIBEEF: FEEDLOT MANAGEMENT INTERN - BOISE, ID 
Job Description: Individual interns will be assigned to intern at one of our feedlots - Moses Lake, Washington, Liberal, Kansas, American Falls, Idaho or Parma, Idaho. This is a hands-on internship program and will involve all aspects of feed yards including pen riding, doctoring, animal nutrition and feeding, yard maintenance, cattle processing, budgets.

Internship Period: June through September

Internship Requirements: College juniors or seniors, with majors in animal sciences or agricultural economics, who successfully complete the interviewing process and are considering a career in feed yard management.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. http://www.agribeef.com/

HORMEL: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - AUSTIN, MN
Job Description: Hormel Foods Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a Product Development Intern within the Research & Development division in Austin, Minn. The full-time, 40 hours per week, internship will begin in May or June and run for approximately three months.

The intern will work closely with product development scientists on a wide variety of fresh and processed meats projects, which may require travel to other production facilities. The intern will gain knowledge of the product development process and learn to operate a wide variety of fresh and processed meats processing/packaging equipment.

Projects could include: Collecting meat quality data from carcasses and cuts in a slaughter/fabrication plant setting;  Assisting with data entry and analysis of meat quality data;  Conducting shelf life tests on fresh pork products; Preparing various fresh and processed meat products for review by sales/marketing staff; Assisting with all aspects of product development work on fully-cooked (uncured), cured and smoked meat products in the Hormel Foods R&D Pilot Plant

Qualified candidates will have a Junior status and be an Animal Science (or related field) major with a minimum 3.00 overall GPA. Successful candidates must demonstrate leadership skills, strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit. Previous meats experience (i.e., university meat lab, meats judging team, etc.) is beneficial. A requirement of this position is to be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident or have a valid work Visa.

Compensation: Compensation consists of a competitive salary, paid housing and reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job.

Contact: For immediate consideration, please send cover letter and resume to:
Tim Dorn, Supervisor Professional Recruitment, Hormel Foods Corporation
1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN 55912
E-mail: careers@hormel.com

Our paid internship assignments entail intensive 10-12 week summer programs for undergraduate and graduate level students. Interns work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in biotechnology on project teams in topics related to Research, Development, Manufacturing Processes and Corporate Business Groups, which compliments his/her university curriculum with relevant, hands-on experience.

GENENTECH INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
Internships are paid positions.
Interns work closely with professionals on projects, present project findings, experience career development and engage in networking activities within our internship community. Upon completion of your internship, you will join our prestigious alumni network of successful interns

Eligible interns will have opportunities to be considered for full-time positions with Genentech. Our internships are located at our headquarters in South San Francisco, CA, and our facilities in Vacaville and Oceanside, CA. Genentech provides a flexible and diverse work environment for our interns and employees. Eligible interns receive relocation assistance. Genetech interns are eligible for our world-class benefits package with the exception of our Corporate Bonus Program and sabbatical accrual.

Application Process: All applicants will receive email notification that their information was received. Qualified candidates of interest will be notified directly by the hiring manager.

Requirements: Students must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited degree program related to our primary research efforts (science, medicine, engineering, computer science, law, human resources or business) at the time of internship participation and have solid academic standing (GPA = 3.0 or above).

Sample Projects:
Science: Study the role of cell types, molecules and pathways in immune mediated diseases as well as normal immune responses utilizing in vitro and in vivo models.
Medicine: Develop relational databases for gene expression, genotypic, experimental and clinical data; engage research bioinformatics projects and biostatistics methodologies to support biomarker discovery and relate clinical trial efficacy to patient genetic information.
Engineering: Conduct full-scale experiments to support licensure of new manufacturing facilities and support process improvements in one of the world's largest biotechnology manufacturing plants for the large-scale production of pharmaceutical proteins from mammalian cells.
Computer Science: Design and maintain ongoing budgeting, long-range planning and project-level variance reporting processes to meet key financial targets and measure progress toward those targets.
Law: Review and analyze potential legal issues within a contract, the company or the biopharma industry, drafting and editing memos and contracts, attending client meetings and participating in negotiations between biotech attorneys and biotech industry experts.
Business: Assess, create and forecast new market opportunities for Genentech research projects and business development. Evaluate market landscape to predict trends and provide recommendations on program development and product differentiation strategies.
http://www.gene.com/  

ASSISTANT HERDSMAN - DOUBLE S SIMMENTALS - FOUNTAIN RUN, KY
Wages: $856.00/month plus housing

Duties and Responsibilities: To assist in the day to day care and management of a high profiled purebred Simmental cattle operation. Duties will include assisting with daily care of show cattle, sale cattle, purebred cow her, donor and recipient herds along with farm maintenance.

Knowledge and Experience Gained: At the conclusion of the internship the student should have vast experiences and knowledge gained in the following areas.
Reproduction - heat detection and proper breeding times, knowledge of donor and recipient synchronization, donor scheduling, proper care and maintenance of donor and recipients.
Nutrition - how to feed and manage sale cattle, show cattle, donor cows, replacement heifers and bull development
Marketing and Advertising - gain experience in preparing for high profiled breed sales, preparations for shows, private treaty marketing
General Farm Maintenance - how to run farm equipment and machinery, how to maintain and utilize fence systems, pasture management and care.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to:
Johnnie Moore, Herdsman, Double S Simmentals
8121 Austin Tracy Rd. Fountain Run, KY 42133
Phone: 270-434-4616
Fax: 270-434-5313
Email: doublessimmentals@hotmail.com Website: doublessimmental.com
Email: doublessimmentals@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.doublessimmental.com/  

GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Gilman International Scholarship is currently accepting applications from students participating in study abroad programs during Fall 2008 or the academic year 2008-2009. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all U.S. undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below:
- Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad
- Currently applying to or accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit
- Studying abroad for at least four weeks in one country
- Studying in a program that begins between July 15, 2008 and October 15, 2008
- Summer-only study abroad programs are not eligible.
Award recipients will receive up to $5,000; apply online at http://www.iie.org/gilman


BEANIE DRAKE STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
The Beanie Drake Student Leadership Scholarship provides funding to outstanding student leaders. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist the recipient in his/her schooling enabling thestudent to participate in on and off campus activities when it might otherwise make it difficult. The scholarship is solicited in the form of donation from student organizations of The Ohio State University and administered by a board of students. All students are strongly encouraged to apply! Applications are available online at http://drake.org.ohio-state.edu/. The deadline to apply is March 7. Contact: Brittany Yurchyk (.1) for more information.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FORUMS
The CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and the Denman Research Forum on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Many CFAES undergraduates work in your laboratories and classrooms doing research. These forums offer opportunities for students to share what they have done and serve as subject matter experts.
The deadline for submitting abstracts for the CFAES Forum is March 9. Forms can be found at
http://cfaes.osu.edu/current-students/get-involved/undergraduate-research/present-your-research/copy_of_professional-societies-and-conferences
The deadline for submitting abstracts for the Denman Forum is March 31. Information is available at http://www.denman.osu.edu/.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OFFICE SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
The Undergraduate Research Office is accepting applications through Monday (4/7) for its brand new 2008 Summer Research Fellowship. Twelve students will be paid $3,500 to conduct 10 weeks of full-time, independent research with an OSU faculty member. Students are responsible to secure the collaboration of a committed faculty mentor and to define their own research project. Applications and details are available online. Contact: cweren.1@osu.edu

CONSIDER THE PEACE CORPS!
Peace Corps provides the chance to help others while gaining valuable experience; to show the world a side of America that promotes service, cooperation, and peace; to learn a new culture and travel; to overcome challenges, find solutions and grow personally; to acquire global perspective and form lasting international friendships; and the option to combine service with graduate school for credit and/or financial assistance.

Agriculture Programs: Help farmers improve local diets and increase income through environmentally sensitive farming techniques. They help improve soil quality and crop and livestock production; conserve water; advance fisheries and beekeeping and honey production; introduce organic vegetable gardening; and provide nutrition education. Some teach basic business practices and organize co-ops.
Environment Programs: Lead grassroots efforts to protect the environment and encourage conservation. They assist in environmental education, recycling, wildlife protection, or park management. Some work to provide potable water and to alleviate waterborne diseases.

Talk with a Peace Corps recruiter at 800-424-8580 or visit www.peacecorps.gov/minisite/agriculture


AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION: ANGUSSOURCE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - ST. JOSEPH, MO
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Qualifications and Job Duties:
- Extensive knowledge of beef cattle production including but not limited to breeding, calving, herd management and record keeping.
- Basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access; Adobe Acrobat Professional; Quark Express, etc.)
- Be able to accurately record, process, and assemble detailed data/information in accordance with USDA Process Verified Program requirements.
- Very detail oriented person who is a creative, self starter that will be able to initiate and interact with a variety of producers from different regions of the United States. Will also be able to analyze situations and make decisions systematically.
- Conduct training/risk assessment with commercial producers via phone and ensure producer understand requirements of AngusSource Program by utilizing work instructions and SOPs that have been written specific for this program.
- Assist producers with updating marketing information on enrolled cattle via phone and solicit customer feedback from enrolled producers.

Send Resume to:
AngusSource
Attn: Ginette Kurtz/Sara Moyer
3201 Frederick Ave.
St. Joseph, MO  64506
Phone: (816)383-5144

For more information on the AngusSource Program go to: http://www.angussource.com/

ATTENTION! SPRING CAREER DAY, ONE OF OHIO STATE'S CAMPUS WIDE JOB FAIRS IS COMING!
When: Tuesday, April 8 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Huntington Club in Ohio Stadium
Why: 
- Over 100 employers from numerous industries seeking to fill fulltime, part-time, and internship positions. 
- 9 out of 10 students who attended last year said they would recommend this event for other OSU students. 
- Do well at Spring Career Day, and you could be invited back for Interview Day on April 9
How to prepare: The University Career Services Committee collaborated to provide preparation workshops and materials for the Spring Career Day website. Be prepared for the Spring Career Day by taking advantage of these resources-
Website- http://asccareerservices.osu.edu/springcareer.cfm

Resume Writing Workshop
March 27, 2008, 3:00-4:30PM
090 Science and Engineering Library

Resume Writing for Science Majors Workshop
March 26, 2008, 3:00-4:30PM
Call 292-7055 to register

Interviewing Techniques Workshop
April 3, 2008, 3:00-4:30PM
090 Science and Engineering Library

Job Fair Strategies Workshop
March 26, 2008, 3:00-4:00PM
150 Younkin Success Center

Job Fair Strategies Workshop
April 1, 2008, 12:30-1:30PM
090 Science and Engineering Library

Job Fair Strategies Workshop
April 7, 2008, 4:30-5:30PM
090 Science and Engineering Library