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  1. Summer Course Spotlight: Intro to Animal Sciences

    May 1, 2024

    Check out this exciting opportunity to explore and study the basic principles of genetics, breeding, reproduction, nutrition, behavior, and biotechnology as it applies to the molecular, cellular, and physical underpinnings of domesticated animal form and function in an 8-week, 1st session summer course. This course is offered fully online and is asynchronous, while earning you 3-credits in a Natural Science GE. 

  2. Summer Course Spotlight: Contemporary Animal Use Issues

    Apr 26, 2024

    Discover new and important issues and explore ways to solve them in Animal Sciences 4597. Led by Dr. Callan Lichtenwalter, this online course is intended to promote an understanding of the historical, biological, philosophical, environmental, and economic issues surrounding the use of animals to meet human needs. In this course, you will have the opportunity to interact with people of diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences for a common focus on the issue of using animals to meet human needs.

  3. Melva Tacuri Vera Presents her poster to guests at the Research Poster Competition

    Animal Sciences students top several categories during Celebration of Research Week

    Apr 26, 2024

    The Undergraduate and Graduate Research Poster Presentations were held at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center on April 9th during Celebration of Research Week at The Ohio State University. Animal Sciences student Melva Tacuri Vera, advised by Dr. Brady Campbell and Dr. Ben Wenner, received first place in the Animal Sciences undergraduate poster competition category, and Nicole Pickard, advised by Dr. Kim Cole, received first place in the Social Sciences undergraduate poster competition category. In the graduate student competition, Kush Yadav, advised by Dr.

  4. Michael Bumgarner receives award from Dr. Kim Cole at the 2024 Year-End Celebration

    Michael Bumgarner honored as 2024 Animal Sciences Hall of Fame Inductee

    Apr 23, 2024

    Mike Bumgarner, a graduate of The Ohio State University’s Department of Animal Sciences was honored as the 2024 Animal Sciences Hall of Fame Inductee during the year-end celebration for the department.  Throughout his undergraduate career at Ohio State, Mike was a member of the highly successful Livestock Judging Team.  After graduating from Ohio State, he continued his education, earning his Master of Science degree from the University of Connecticut while serving as the coach of their Livestock Judging Team.   

  5. Day of Giving 2024: How Scholarships Change the Student Experience

    Apr 17, 2024

    For many Buckeyes, a scholarship isn't just financial aid – it's a chance to seize new opportunities during their time on campus that students may not have had otherwise. Scholarships can provide students the option to forego full-time work in favor of valuable college experiences. Receiving a scholarship can mean spending more time on studies, being active in student life, or enriching their college experience with internships, study abroad, or co-curricular teams.

  6. Ming Yan CGIF presentation

    Ming Yan wins oral presentation at the 2024 Congress on Gastrointestinal Function and Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum

    Apr 12, 2024

    Ming Yan wins the oral presentation at the 2024 Congress on Gastrointestinal Function and second place at the 2024 Edward F. Hayes Advanced Research Forum.

  7. Dr. Steve Boyles accepts the National Beef Quality Assurance Educator award in 2021.

    Animal Sciences Professor Dr. Stephen Boyles recognized as CFAES Distinguished Teacher

    Apr 11, 2024

    Animal Sciences faculty Dr. Stephen Boyles has been recognized as a 2024 College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Distinguished Teacher. He has primarily taught the contemporary issues class and has also taught the our 3130 animal nutrition course several times. He has had the lead in capstone and career classes. In his teaching and advising, Boyles has impacted the lives of thousands of students. He worked with many young people with backgrounds in production agriculture and always took a mentor approach. Dr.

  8. 2024 CFAES Distinguished Senior Award Recipients Announced

    Meet Cameron McCurdy: 2024 CFAES Distinguished Senior

    Apr 11, 2024

    Since he has stepped foot on campus Cameron McCurdy has been 100% committed to leaving the Department of Animal Sciences, the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and The Ohio State University better than he found it.

  9. 2024 CFAES Distinguished Senior Award Recipients Announced

    Meet Michael Zuccaro: 2024 CFAES Distinguished Senior

    Apr 11, 2024

    Animal Sciences student Michael Zuccaro appreciates how much he’s learned while at Ohio State, from improving communication skills to learning how to live a healthier lifestyle in order to alleviate stress. “I’ve learned to stay active, eat healthily, engage with my community, study hard, and pray,” he commented.

  10. Meet Hannah Largen: 2024 CFAES Distinguished Senior

    Apr 11, 2024

    Animal Sciences student and Honors Program member Hannah Largen embodies the CFAES mission and Buckeye spirit through her scholarship, research, service, and leadership. Hannah also took her interest in human-animal interactions to new levels of prize-winning research.

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