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Position Announcement: Ph.D. Training in Reproductive Biology/Reproductive Immunology
An opportunity exists to study for the Ph.D. in Animal Sciences with an emphasis in Reproductive Biology/ Reproductive Immunology in the newly formed Center for Reproductive Biology and Health (CRBH) at Penn State.
Position Announcement: Senior Project Associate
Responsibilities include collaborating with project investigators, agribusiness professionals and dairy producers in managing data collection and analysis for a dairy profitability research project in the Department of Dairy and Animal Science.
So You Want to Sell Your Own Beef?
Penn State's Meats Laboratory and Beef Education Center is offering a Freezer Beef School with tips on marketing your own product.
Duane Norman to be Honored as DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. Duane Norman will be honored by Penn State's Department of Dairy and Animal Science, recognizing his outstanding leadership in the field of genetics.
2009 Pennsylvania State Horse Show
The 50th annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show featured 896 youth with 999 horses and a recognition of volunteers and 4-H'ers who have participated over the years.
'Meat is Neat' -- Professor of Meat Science Harnesses Power of the Web
Chris Raines, extension meats specialist and assistant professor of meat science and technology, researches factors that affect meat quality and helps meat processors -- large and small, national and local -- with the quality and safety of the food they produce.
Penn State's Horse Judging Team Places Fourth at All American Quarter Horse Congress
Team performs well in competition with colleges and universities from around the country.
Penn State's Dairy Judging Team Successfully Competes in Collegiate Contest
Janell Hartzell Wins Reasons, Horst Wins Three Breeds at World Dairy Expo
Penn State's Dairy Science Club Raises Funds with OsteoChallenge
Members of Penn State's Dairy Science Club organized the eight annual OsteoChallenge 5K race and raised more than $600 for the National Osteoporosis Foundation while raising awareness about this disease.
Research Aimed at Soothing Thunderstorm-Stressed Dogs
During the 13 years that veterinarian Nancy Dreschel was in private practice, she saw a lot of dogs that were severely frightened by thunder and lightning storms. So when she got the opportunity in 2003 to conduct research on what might be done to help animals suffering from this problem, she jumped at it.
2009 PA Junior Dairy Show Results
First Annual Center for Reproductive Biology and Health Retreat
New DAS Students Visit Agriculture Industries
Fifty-five students and faculty from the Department of Dairy and Animal Science and the Department of Poultry Science toured agricultural industries in south central Pennsylvania on the 11th Annual New Student Industry Tour.
DAS Personnel Recognized at ADSA Meeting
Four individuals from DAS were recognized at the ADSA meetings held in Montreal, Quebec, last week.
Penn State Dairy Science Club Members Shine at ADSA Meetings
Penn State's Dairy Science Club was recognized for the third straight year as the Outstanding Chapter at the ADSA meeting in Montreal. They also placed first in the quiz bowl competition and the electronic version of the Dairyman yearbook placed first.
Penn State Students Reserve National Champions in Meat Science Quiz Bowl Competed at Reciprocal Meat Conference in Arkansas
Penn State's DAS team placed second in the American Meat Science's Intercollegiate Quiz Bowl held as part of the Reciprocal Meat Conference in Arkansas.
Penn State's Dairy Alliance Goes International
In a collaborative effort with the University of the Azores, Penn State's Dr. Lisa Holden and Alan Bair trained industry leaders and producers in the concept of dairy advisory teams.
Nutrition Specialist Joins DAS Faculty
Kevin Harvatine, Ph.D., joined Penn State's DAS faculty as Assistant Professor of Nutritional Physiology.
Newly Minted DAS Ph.D. Receives New Investigator Award: Recognition from the American Society for Reproductive Immunology
Karen Racicot, who recently completed her doctoral degree in Penn State's Department of Dairy and Animal Science, received the prestigious Gusdon Memorial New Investigator Award.
2009 Cow Camp is Big Success
The fifth annual Dairy Days Cow Camp, sponsored by the Penn State Dairy Science Club, took place at University Park, PA from May 29-31. More than 80 campers and chaperones from 16 counties participated. Housed in Penn State dormitories, they enjoyed a variety of educational and social events.
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Pond owners can get help managing their water Nov 24, 2009 Lots of folks get the wrong idea about pond-owner education offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension, according to Bryan Swistock. The programs have nothing to do with those ornamental backyard ponds that have become so popular these days, and everything to do with wider and serious water-quality concerns. ... More »
Kids find hands-on approach to agriculture, nature at Penn State Nov 20, 2009 All of the students of St. Matthew School in Tyrone will tell you that they took a great field trip to Penn State recently: they handled huge cockroaches, conducted a mock "CSI" forensic science lab and ended the day with Penn State ice cream sundaes. They also left with a better understanding of the role of agriculture and the natural sciences in ... More »
Marcellus shale webinar series continues on Dec. 19 Nov 18, 2009 An ongoing series of monthly, Web-based seminars addressing issues surrounding Pennsylvania's Marcellus shale natural-gas boom will continue through the winter. Sponsored by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Cooperative Extension, upcoming webinars will cover topics such as legal issues, post-leasing considerations ... More »
Water-quality proposal could affect oil and gas extraction Nov 18, 2009 Proposed changes to Pennsylvania's effluent standards regulating total dissolved solids (TDS) and related substances could affect the state's oil and gas industries and other water users. To help citizens understand the proposed changes, Penn State Cooperative Extension has prepared a free publication, "Shaping Proposed Changes to Pennsylvania's ... More »
Video: Poultry science professor shares turkey news Nov 17, 2009 It's Mike Hulet's job to talk turkeys, whether to students at Penn State's Poultry Education and Research Center or to poultry growers across Pennsylvania, one of the nation's top poultry-producing states. The associate professor of poultry science shared insights into emerging research and answers to frequently asked questions about what was ... More »
Penn State Live
Video: Behind the scenes with stadium police Nov 25, 2009 Throughout the year, University Police officers and staff are busy keeping Penn State students, faculty and staff safe through their regular shifts of patrols, personal safety programs and public awareness campaigns, among other tasks. During the Nittany Lions' football season, however, they become the central part of a much larger network of ... More »
Consortium of universities to provide services to National Energy Lab Nov 25, 2009 Three industry-led teams including Penn State and four other research universities have received contracts to provide a range of research and engineering services to the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). The collective value of the three contracts is expected to exceed $465 million over a five-year period. NETL, part of the U.S. ... More »
Penn State's College of Communications names assistant dean Nov 25, 2009 Thor Wasbotten has been named assistant dean for student media and online operations in the College of Communications, effective Jan. 1. Wasbotten joined the Penn State faculty in 2004, bringing more than a decade of award-winning professional experience to his role as senior lecturer and general manager of television operations.... More »
Penn State leads nation with three first team Academic All-Americans Nov 24, 2009 For the second consecutive year, the Penn State Football program is at the head of the class in ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America selections. Three Nittany Lions have repeated their Academic All-America accolades on the 2009 team: senior linebacker Josh Hull (Millheim), senior kick snapper Andrew Pitz (Bettendorf, Iowa) and junior center ... More »
Students gain rare career experience covering volleyball Nov 24, 2009 Dan Krupinsky and Tommy DeVito are getting national exposure while strengthening their resumes producing and announcing for Penn State Women's volleyball. Both seniors, the two are getting hands-on, real-world experience thanks to Penn State's athletic department and the Big Ten Network.... More »