| President (Columbus) - Allison Sanders (sanders.856) |
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Hi everyone! I’m Allison, a current master’s student in Columbus working in the Ruminant Nutrition Lab with Dr. Jeff Firkins. My research revolves around microbial efficiency in the rumen and how peptides play a role in dairy cow rations. As an alum of the Department of Animal Sciences, I’m excited to continue my education in a department I’ve gotten to call home for the last 4 years! If I’m not in the lab you can find me wandering Columbus in search of great food, coffee, and random festivals/events. I’m also a big sports fan, and love to cross off as many OSU sporting events as I can, but you can most certainly find me in the stands of The Shoe on Saturdays cheering loud for the football team! I’m excited to support my fellow graduate students this year, so don’t be a stranger, and Go Bucks! |
| President (Wooster) - Kiyeon Park (park.3304) |
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Hello everyone! I’m Ki, a tall Asian dude you can find in Wooster. I’m a Ph.D. student in the OSUN program and work as a Graduate Fellow in the Dairy Nutrition and Management laboratory with Dr. Chanhee Lee. I study dairy cow’s feed/additive, and interested in improving dairy productivity, nutrition utilization efficiency, reducing rumen methane emission, and relieving stress in dairy cows. I used to study new feed ingredients that can reduce rumen enteric CH4 emissions and got a B.S. and M.S. with that at Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea. I have too many hobbies that are continuously being updated. These days, I enjoy CrossFit, traveling, watching League of Legends games, exploring new alcohols in America, making cocktails, and of course, drinking. |
| Vice President (Columbus) - Lauren Vitanza (vitanza.8) |
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Howdy guys and gals! I am Lauren Vitanza, originally from Rowlett, TX, working on my Master’s in Meat Science with Dr. Ben Bohrer in Columbus. My research is focusing on meat safety and quality, by comparing different antimicrobial treatments used in lamb processing. Outside of research, I am a big hobby gal. I am obsessed with music! I love finding new music, making playlists for my friends, and going to concerts. I also make my very own Kombucha at home, learning about fermentation and testing different flavor combinations. I am very much looking forward to my time serving the graduate students of animal science as the Columbus vice president. If you ever need anything, or want to try some Kombucha, feel free to reach out! :) |
| Vice President (Wooster) – Shuja Majeed (majeed.34) |
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I am a PhD student at the Department of Animal Sciences and a Graduate Research Associate in the Poultry Immunology lab. My research primarily focuses on enteric health and the response of immune cells to foodborne pathogens. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, working out, and reading books. I also cherish spending quality time with friends and family as well as exploring different cuisines. |
| Treasurer (Columbus) – Milena Conte (conte.95) |
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Hello everyone! I'm a Ph.D. student in Meat Science, working with Dr. Ben Bohrer. My research is interdisciplinary, drawing on my background. It focuses on dietary fiber compounds and the development of novel ingredients for high-dietary fiber processed meat products. I'm from Brazil, where I completed my undergraduate and master’s degrees in food engineering. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, learning about different cultures and foods, fishing, and having a good barbecue. |
| Treasurer (Wooster) – Houhua Hu (hu.1917) |
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Hello everyone! I'm Houhua Hu, a master’s student in the Animal Science program, working under Dr. Chanhee Lee at the Dairy Nutrition and Management laboratory. My research focuses on reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions from dairy manure. Originally from Shanghai, China, I completed my undergraduate studies in Animal Science and Agribusiness Management at Penn State. When not studying, I enjoy traveling, painting Warhammer miniatures, and gaming. |
| Secretary – Kayla Scott (scott.2556) |
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Hi! My name is Kayla Scott, and I am originally from Zoarville, OH. I’m a first-year Graduate Research Associate with my focus being Small Ruminant Research and Extension under the advisement of Dr. Brady Campbell. I graduated from Ohio State in December 2023 majoring in Animal Science and minoring in Meat Science. In my free time, I enjoy any kind of fitness I can try including weightlifting, yoga, basketball, and hiking. At the end of 2024, I will be moving to Wooster to finish out my degree, so I look forward to serving as your secretary at both campuses of CFAES! |
| Social Chair (Columbus) – Lydia Salsbury(salsbury.26) |
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Howdy! I am a Masters Student under Dr. Marilia Chiavegato in Columbus studying grass fed beef systems. I completed my undergraduate degree from Texas A&M university in Bioenvironmental Science. I am an avid reader, runner, golfer and gym girlie. I also love to cook and bake (yes, I am one of those sourdough people). I also raise registered Texas longhorn cattle. |
| Social Chair (Wooster)– Kaylee Montgomery (montgomery.1144) |
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Hi everyone! My name is Kaylee Montgomery, and I am a master’s student in the Department of Animal Sciences. I work under Dr. Benjamin Enger in the mastitis and mammary physiology laboratory. My research focuses on the effect of feeding specific trace minerals on the mammary gland’s immune response when challenged with mastitis. I am originally from Ohio. I got my bachelor’s in Animal Sciences here at the Ohio State University. Outside of my studies, I enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family. |
| GSC Representative – Animal Sciences Nomination: Saad Muhammad (saad.75) |
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Hello everyone! I'm Saad. Currently, I'm a PhD student at the Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences, where I work under the lab of Dr. Alvaro Garcia-Guerra. My research primarily centers on understanding the mechanism behind maternal recognition of pregnancy, with a particular focus on the second month of gestation using a sheep model. My academic background includes a DVM degree and a master's in Theriogenology. Outside of academics, I enjoy engaging myself in nature through activities like hiking, cycling, and camping. I also love cooking and experimenting with different cuisines in my free time. |
| Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) Nomination – CFAES (Columbus) – Michelle Wright (wright.2245) |
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Hello! My name is Michelle Wright, I am a first year MS student in the department of Animal Science working with Dr. Kichoon Lee. My research focuses on gene editing specifically knockout of the leptin hormone in poultry. I was born and raised in Ohio where I also did my bachelor’s at OSU. I have many hobbies although I really enjoy making things in my free time with crochet, beading, macrame, and many more. |
| Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) Nomination – CFAES (Wooster) – Mauricio Oliveira (oliveira.51) |
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Hi everyone! My name is Mauricio Oliveira! I am a third year Ph.D. candidate at The Ohio State University working under Dr. Benjamin Enger. The focus of my research is mammary physiology and mastitis. I am originally from Brazil, where I graduated in Animal Sciences at the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil. I hold a master’s degree in animal science at the University of São Paulo and Mississippi State University. My hobbies are running, hiking, and doing yoga. |
