Animal Sciences

For The Week of March 30, 2008

ANIMAL SCIENCES STUDENT ADVISING CENTER TIDBIT OF THE WEEK:
Have you declared your minor yet? Not sure which one to choose? Stop by the Animal Sciences Student Advising Center located in 116 Plumb Hall.  We have all the information you need about the more than 120 minors offered at OSU.


ATTENTION STUDENTS COMPLETING SPRING INTERNSHIPS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dr. Peffer and I wanted to follow-up with you regarding your animal sciences internship experience, Animal Sciences 489.  Students who are completing internships will present an overview of their internship experience (and turn in the final report, activity report #2, and both evaluation forms) at the Spring Quarter 2008 Internship Forum, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30.  I encourage you to invite and encourage your supervisors (and co-workers as appropriate) to attend your presentation. 
 
You must sign-up for a presentation time anytime before Tuesday, April 1 by signing up in person in 116 Plumb Hall (the schedule is posted on the wall outside Amy Lahmers' office).  Presentation time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Be sure that you check with your OSU internship advisor regarding a time that will work for both of you before signing up for a time to present.  Your OSU internship advisor must be present at your presentation so that he/she can assign your grade for Animal Sciences 489.

Also, be sure that you register for Animal Sciences 489 as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so, so that you will receive course credit for the work you have completed.  To register, you will need to obtain the course enrollment number from your OSU internship advisor.

We are looking forward to hearing about your internship experience.  If you have any questions about the remaining assignments for Animal Sciences 489 or the Internship Forum, please contact your internship advisor, Dr. Peffer, or myself. 


SHADES OF ANIMAL SCIENCES UPDATE
I hope everyone had a relaxing and refreshing spring break! We are very excited about our programming this quarter and hope that you will get involved and take advantage of the great things we have to offer. Our first meeting will be this Tuesday, April 1 @ 5:30 in the animal sciences arena. Jacqueline Nolting from OSU Dept. Veterinary Preventive Medicine will be speaking about her career path, her position in the avian influenza lab and of course about avian flu! Jacqueline is an alumnus of the Dept. of Animal Sciences here at The Ohio State University and is a current graduate student in VPM. We also greatly encourage you to run for an officer position at our April 15th meeting. These leadership positions look fantastic on your resume for jobs, graduate school and vet school! You may run for any position but currently there are no candidates for vice president, secretary, treasurer or ag council rep. Other positions include president, public relations, and community service chair. If you have any questions about the responsibilites of any of these positions please feel free to email me at bowers.245@osu.edu!
Have a Great Weekend,
Jordan Bowers
President
Shades of Animal Sciences


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2008 ANIMAL SCIENCES ACADEMIC QUADRATHLON TEAM!
The 2008 Ohio State Department of Animal Sciences Academic Quadrathlon Team returned from the Mid-West Animal Science meetings in Des Moines, IA with a 2^nd place finish in the regional competition.  The team placed 1^st in both the written exam and quiz bowl, 3^rd in the oral presentation and 8^thin lab practicum. There were 12 teams from top mid-western institutions and the OSU team represented the department to a very high degree. Over the last 4 years, teams representing OSU have made it into the final round for the quiz bowl and 2 of the four times the OSU team has surfaced to the top. Team members this year included:  Josie Plank, Paige Gott, Mark Lyons and Dan Clinker and coach, Dr. Paul Kuber. If you see these students around the Department, thank and congratulate them for representing OSU in manner that they did. Again a big thank you to the faculty and staff that helped with the local competition! 


ANIMAL SCIENCES STUDY ABROAD UPDATE
Ireland Animal/Human Interaction Program- December 13-21, 2008
Monday, March 31 at 4:00pm in 212 Animal Sciences
For more information contact Kelly Koren at koren.10@osu.edu  


CFAES BLOOD DRIVE 
Ag Auditorium Thursday, April 3rd, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, or go to www.givelife.org (sponsor code: buckeyes).
If you donated on or before February 7th, you may be eligible to donate.

Positive identification required.  Red Cross donor card or photo ID showing date of birth.  Blood donors must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be at least 17 years of age and be in general good health.

NOMINATE YOUR ADVISOR - CFAES OUTSTANDING ADVISOR AWARD
Do you have a great undergraduate academic advisor? Nominate him/her for the 2008 Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advising Award. Each year the CFAES Student Council sponsors an award for excellence in academic undergraduate advising within the College and the School. The selected advisor will be awarded $500 and a plaque at the 2008 CFAES Recognition Program on May 8th.

An advisor may win this award only once; advisors who have received the award in the past and are no longer eligible include: Virginie Bouchard, Bernie Ervin, Kent Harrison, David Hix, Keith Irvin, Michael Lichtensteiger, Michael Mangino, Joseph Ottobre, Matthew Roberts, Pete Spike and Carl Zulauf.

To nominate your advisor, send an e-mail to Dr. Marilyn Trefz (trefz.2@osu.edu) and state (in 500 words or less) why your advisor is deserving of this award. Be sure to include your advisor's name, your name, your campus phone number, and your academic department. The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 4.


ANIMAL SCIENCES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, ANIMAL SCIENCES 489, AVAILABLE ON CARMEN
http://carmen.osu.edu/ (look under your course listing:  Heading:  Special, TELR_CARMEN, "Animal Sciences Internship")

Included on the Carmen site is important information about the Animal Sciences Internship Program including:  description, requirements, internship checklist, forms, current employer database, as well as information about career resources (interviewing and job search correspondence) and occupational exploration (opportunities in Animal Sciences, degrees conferred, graduate and professional programs, etc). 

The Carmen site will replace the quarterly Internship Orientation Session Meetings and students can access this information at anytime, anywhere!

To access the course content, ALL students will need to review the Internship Orientation posted under the Contents section and complete the Orientation Quiz.  NOTE:  If you have already attended an Internship Orientation Session in person, you still need to review the Internship Orientation materials and complete the Orientation Quiz (this should be a quick and easy review!) to access the course content for Animal Sciences 489.

STUDENT WORKER NEEDED IN THE ALUMNI AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION OFFICE, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
The College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a student to help with the Office of Alumni Services and Professional Development Education. Duties include the following: assist with special events, prepare materials for board meetings and class, perform data entry and prepare data for analysis, answer inquiries from students and alumni, provide customer service, create and maintain files, assemble mass mailings, process checks and other duties as assigned.

This position requires a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision.  Excellent computer and communication skills are a plus.  Student needs to be familiar with Windows, especially Word and Excel. This position will require between 10 to 15 hours spring quarter and 30 to 40 hours this summer.  Please send resume to Dr. Michelle Harcha at  harcha.2@osu.edu by Friday, April 4, 2008.


GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN OF ST. MATTHEW'S UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
I want to introduce to you the School of Veterinary Medicine at St. Matthew's University and offer you the chance to launch your careers in veterinary medicine in our program.  As you are aware, opportunities exist for a wide variety of careers within the veterinary profession, including clinical practice, public health, cutting-edge research on biomedical problems important to both animals and humans, environmental medicine, aquatic and other exotic species medicine and corporate or government agency leadership positions. The American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Medical Association have both embraced the concept of One-Health, which is opening new avenues of cooperation between veterinary and medical researchers and practitioners.  Our close contact with the School of Medicine here at St. Matthew's provides opportunities for collaborative seminars, research and teaching.  A particular expanding area of cooperation will be with zoonotic parasites and diseases.

We continue to expand our faculty roster, adding internationally recognized scientists, including board certified diplomats in fields such as surgery, internal medicine, public health, animal behavior and toxicology. With our faculty numbers expanding as our student enrollment is increasing, we continue to maintain a low student to faculty ratio. The still relatively small class size provides unique learning opportunities with close student-faculty interactions. We seek to have our faculty provide and exhibit professional role models for our students as they move through the program.

The recent addition of our new Clinical Teaching Facility has accelerated our interactions with the Cayman Department of Agriculture and the livestock owners on Grand Cayman. As a result our students travel to farms, learn large animal handling techniques and expand their knowledge and skills in diagnostic and treatment procedures. Our use of grand round presentations, in which students present brief case descriptions and answer questions from both students and faculty, facilitates the integration of basic sciences with clinical courses. Our emphasis is on academic success for all students and utilizes both faculty and student mentors/tutors to aid this process.

Grand Cayman is a beautiful setting, offering a pleasant environment in which to undertake our intensive and comprehensive course of study. There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in community service activities including the turtle farm, setting up databases for stray pets, volunteering at the annual Humane Society Dog Show, beach cleanup, etc. These can serve as a change of pace from the studies that are vital for their preparation as veterinary professionals. Recognizing that we admit students three times a year and process applications promptly, we hope students will feel free to apply at any time and would invite your questions about our program here at St. Matthew's University. 
 
Sincerely,
William C. Wagner, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT
Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine
St. Matthew's University
P. O. Box 32330, Grand Cayman KY1-1209
Cayman Islands, B. W. I.
www.stmatthews.edu/school-of-veterinary-medicine.shtml


FEDERAL CAREER FAIR
Have you ever wondered about the opportunities and benefits of federal employment? From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, federal agencies and sub-agencies will be located in the Huntington Club of the Ohio Stadium. Entrance is between Gates 17-23. For more information and a list of agencies attending, visit http://esue.ohio-state.edu/federalcareer/.


OSU SPRING CAREER DAY
Tuesday, April 8 from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Huntington Club in Ohio Stadium

Why you should go:

• 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
  

• Job Fair Strategies Workshop - April 1, 2008, 12:30-1:30PM
  090 Science and Engineering Library 
• Interviewing Techniques Workshop - April 3, 2008, 3:00-4:30PM
  090 Science and Engineering Library 
• Job Fair Strategies Workshop  - April 7, 2008, 4:30-5:30PM
  090 Science and Engineering Library
  

EEOB 413: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY HAS CHANGED TO EEOB 503 EFFECTIVE AUTUMN 2008:

EEOB 503.01: Introduction to Ecology (formerly 413.01)
What has changed?

• The course now is 4 credit hours, up from 3 in the past.
• A recitation section has been added (five sections on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

What has not changed?

• Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-9:48

• Enrollment cap: 145

Why the changes?

• Students have often asked for review sessions, opportunities to do practice exercises/problems, opportunities to discuss environmental issues of the day.
• To maintain consistency with the changes in the Biology major and other majors in CBS, more attention will be given to the use of mathematics in biology.  We feel this can best be incorporated into the course by adding small class meetings.

EEOB 503.02: Ecology Lab, U2 (formerly EEOB 413.02)
What has changed?

• Nothing

What has not changed?

Four lab sections will be offered

• Wednesday, 8:30-12:18
• Wednesday, 12:30-4:18
• Thursday, 11:30-3:18
• Friday, 8:30-12:18
• Focus on experimentation, data analysis, and scientific writing

PART-TIME MEDIA TECHNICIANS, NESTLE QUALITY ASSURANCE CENTER - DUBLIN, OH
The Nestle Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) mission is to:

-Provide and manage analytical services for Nestle, affiliates and suppliers primarily in the US, Canada and South America
-Assure compliance to Nestle Quality Management systems
-Assure proficiency of factory laboratories
-Train operators and factory technicians
-Assess and improve the efficiency of laboratories
-Assess and improve release performance 
-Analyze food and packaging materials

NQAC is a high-volume industrial microbiology laboratory.  Technicians will be trained to perform tasks but will also be expected to complete those tasks within expected time-frames.  Position responsibilities include media preparation, autoclave use, disposal of biological waste, pH, and quality assurance documentation.

Requirements

-Biology or Microbiology coursework, analytical laboratory experience in related area is a plus
-Strong organizational skills
-Good verbal & written communication, as well as strong interpersonal skills
-Ability to read and follow detailed instructions
-Ability to work accurately and independently with minimal supervision
-Working visa

Compensation Details/Other Benefits:  $10.50/hr, paid through Adecco staffing agency.

This position will include 12-15 hrs/week.  The schedule is from 9:00 am - until 5:00pm every Saturday plus at least 4 hours on Sunday.  More hours may be available on Sunday or additional weekdays if desired.  Start time on Sun is flexible.

This is a part time position paid through a temporary staffing agency with the potential for full-time employment over the summer.

Resume and Nestle employment application required.  The Nestle application will be made available to qualified candidates at the time of interviewing.

Contact:
Ms. Stephanie Campbell 
Microbiology Manager
Stephanie.campbell@us.nestle.com


EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER INTERNSHIP, INTERNATIONAL EXOTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY - TX
June 5 -  August 31, deadline April 1
The International Exotic Animal Sanctuary is the first sanctuary ever to be granted certification by the AZA. The Sanctuary cares for 59 exotic felines encompassing 13 different feline species, four grizzly bears and three black bears. Requirements: Candidates should have at least two years of undergraduate program studies in zoology, animal management, biology, or a related field or three years of experience at an AZA accredited facility. Interns must be able to perform regular duties in 90 to over 100 degree weather. Interns will be responsible for giving regular tours throughout the week, preparing education presentations to be given at schools, and will participate in our emotional and behavioral enrichment program. Interns will be able to learn as much about exotic felines' behavior as they choose to learn within the three month session. Experience includes leading conservation education tours, presenting presentations to schools, writing grants for the Education Program, and at times helping with some of the animal care. Vehicles, housing and stipend are available. Housing is in a new luxurious four bedroom-four bathroom air-conditioned dormitory home with a large kitchen. Required: completed application including a copy of driver's license, three letters of reference, unofficial or official transcript, and a cover letter and resume. Consideration will only be given to those who send completed application and required documents. Application can be found at click on Education, then look under Intern Program. For more information call 940-433-5091 or email IEFSedu@aol.com . Please indicate on the application that you are applying for the Education Internship.


SHEDD AQUARIUM MARINE MAMMAL INTERNSHIP - CHICAGO, IL
The Marine Mammal Department offers an exciting and engaging internship for those individuals who are interested in learning about animal husbandry. It is the intention of the program to teach individuals about the basics of marine mammal care. Interns will gain first-hand experience in marine mammal husbandry and related activities. Where appropriate, interns may take part in interactions with cetaceans, pinnipeds, otters, and penguins, but animal contact is minimal. Internships are available in the winter (deadline November 1), and the summer (deadline March 1), and fall (deadline July 1). A commitment of 12-20 weeks, 32 hours per week is required. Visit the Shedd Aquarium's website at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/working_at_shedd.html for more information about the program and for instructions on how to apply.


INTERNSHIP, LIVESTOCK SALES, WYETH - GARDEN CITY, KS
At Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, we are dedicated to our vision of leading the way to a healthier world for animals. Recognized for our breakthroughs in veterinary medicine and innovative product development, our reputation in the animal-care industry precedes us. More than 3,500 employees keep our reputation strong by bringing us a full range of talent.

Wyeth, a Fortune 500 Company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that it is our employees who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop, and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Confined feeding operations
-Conducting quality assurance audits Profits Improvement Program
-Product sales emphasizing SYNOVEX implants and CYDECTIN dewormers
-Process crew training
-Completion and presentation of research project (to be determined)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
-Full-Time student in good standing
-Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment
-Excellent verbal and written communications skills-Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
-Experience and/or working knowledge of the animal industry (livestock industry experience required)

Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.wyeth.com/ 
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.


PRECLINICAL AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, SUMMER 2008 - CINCINNATI, OH
Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services for the consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices and diagnostics markets. Johnson & Johnson has over 200 operating companies in 54 countries around the world employing more than 110,000 employees and selling products in more than 175 countries. The fundamental objective of Johnson & Johnson is to provide scientifically sound, high quality, innovative products and services to help heal, cure disease and improve the quality of life.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., an operating company under the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, develops and markets a broad portfolio of advanced surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgery. At Ethicon Endo-Surgery, we work with surgeons and clinicians around the world to develop innovative medical devices that advance the medical industry.

Our passion:
-Reducing the pain and scarring related to surgery.
-Lowering patient anxiety.
-Working with doctors to develop less invasive products.
-Improving the quality of life for people around the world.
-Transforming patient care through innovation.

More information on the company and our products can be found at www.ethiconendo.com

Duties & Responsibilities:
As an intern in the Preclinical Affairs department at Ethicon Endo-Surgery, you will have the opportunity to experience the processes and practices in a regulated preclinical research facility, and take advantage of training courses offered on-site, by participating in the setup and delivery of training courses. You will rotate through the focus areas of Education, Lab Animal, and Research in support of the activities in Preclinical Affairs. You will participate in conduct of studies and use of lab animals for medical device development and training. You will gain exposure to study design and data integrity practices. The program is a minimum 12-14 week program. We offer a competitive wage and subsidized, furnished housing for non-local students. This is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

Assignment activities and responsibilities include:
-Participate in the husbandry, maintenance, veterinary care, and anesthesia of larger lab animals.
-Learn about optimization and appropriate use of animals in medical device development, including the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Refine Animal models).
-Assist in the conduct of animal care and use for all types of research and education activities.
-Learn about study design and conduct in a Good Laboratory Practices compliant facility including personnel training in Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs)

Rotation to other franchises or business units, if appropriate, to grow breadth of knowledge of medical device development environment.

Qualifications
-Pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree in a Pre-Veterinary, Veterinary technical, or Veterinary professional field of study.
-Proficient with basic Microsoft office computer software.
-Minimum GPA is 3.0
-Demonstrated leadership/participation in campus programs and/or community service activities.
-US Citizen or Permanent Resident
-Sophomore level and above

Apply at:  http://www.devicespace.com/job_view.aspx?JOB_ID=229172

THE OHIO SOYBEAN COUNCIL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for the 2008-2009 academic year to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies related to the application of science and technology to agriculture.  Please encourage appropriate students to apply for these scholarships.  Applications are available on our website, http://www.soyohio.org/.  The deadline for applying is April 1, 2008.

Details are as follows:

Undergraduate scholarships: 5 scholarships of up to $3,000 each will be awarded to students who are Ohio residents, enrolled as full-time students in an Ohio College or University, having attained at least junior status by the fall of 2008; applicants must be majoring in agricultural science, agricultural engineering, agricultural communications, biochemistry, bioengineering or a related field, and planning a career focused on the application of technology to agriculture; applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their major field.

Graduate scholarships: 2 scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to students who are enrolled as full-time graduate students in an Ohio College or University; applicants must be conducting research in bio-products, bio-based materials, bioengineering, biopolymers or a related field, and must be focused on the development and use of bio-based products and materials derived from soybeans; applicants must have proof of legal residency in the United States.


STARK COUNTY DAIRY PROMOTERS SCHOLARSHIP 
The Stark County Dairy Promoters Scholarship Fund based with the Stark Community Foundation, Canton, Ohio, has helped students since 1990. This year students will be vying for scholarships up to $5,000.
 
Criteria for this scholarship include:
1. Students whose permanent address is in Stark County, Ohio
2. are pursuing 2 or 4 year college level study in dairy science, animal science, human nutrition, food science, or veterinary medicine;
3. have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
4. have demonstrated financial need.
 
Deadline for the applications to be submitted is April 15, 2008.
 
Applications can be downloaded from the Foundation website at: http://www.starkcommunityfoundation.org/.

Applications are to be returned to the Stark Community Foundation and the address found within. If there are any questions, please call the Stark Community Foundation, 330-454-3426, or Barbara Shoemaker, Dairy Scholarship Committee, 330-823-7308.

MISA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
In March of 1989, the Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) established the MISA Foundation Scholarship Fund. Three $5000 scholarships and one $10,000 scholarship for junior and senior level, as well as graduate students will be awarded this year. Please direct questions and inquires for the application to Becky Herman at (703) 663-1218 or rherman@fpsa.org . Deadline for submission is June 1.