Sheila Purdum

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. 1986 - Iowa State University - Animal Nutrition/Human Nutrition
• M.S. 1982 - University of Nebraska - Animal Nutrition
• B.S. 1981 - University of Nebraska - Animal Science

PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD

• Professor/Extension Poultry Specialist (2000-present)
• Associate Professor/Extension Poultry Specialist- University of Nebraska (1992-1999)
• Associate Professor/Extension Poultry Specialist - North Carolina State University (July - Sept. 1992)
• Assistant Professor/Extension Poultry Specialist - North Carolina State University (1986-1992)
• Graduate Research Assistant, Poultry Nutrition/Animal Science - Iowa State University (1983-1986)
• Graduate Research Assistant, Poultry/Animal Science - University of Nebraska (1981-1982)

AWARDS & HONORS

• Nebraska Poultry Industries Hall of Fame Award, 2008
• Helen Cecil Leadership Award, Poultry Science Association, 2007
• IANR Outreach Innovation Award, 2004
• Epsilon Sigma Phi Certificate of Achievement for 10 Years Service, 2002
• AFIA Nutrition Research Award, Poultry Science Association, 2000
• ASAE Honorable Mention Paper Award, 1995
• ASAE Blue Ribbon Award for Outstanding Educational Aids, 1992
• North Carolina Agriculture in the World Program Awardee, Phillip Morris and North Carolina Coopeative Extension Service, 1989-1990
• Iowa State Graduate Research Excellence Award, 1986
• National Feed Ingredients Association Scholarship, 1985
• Frank Mussehl Poultry Schoalrship, 1982
• Nebraska Poultry Industries Award, 1981
• University of Nebraska Foundation Scholarship, 1979
• All American Scholastic and Athlectic Honoree, 1978

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Omega Egg Research and Patent
• Nutritional Factors Affecting Calcium Utilization and Shell Quality in Laying Hens
• Use of Exogenous Feed Enzymes in Layer and Pullet Feed
• Laying Hen Behaivor

EXTENSION PROGRAMS

• Education Coordinator Midwest Poultry Federation Education Program (1994-2000)
• Coordinator of Pre-Show Nutrition Symposium (1997-2008)
• Implementation of Quality Control Feed Programs
• Field Studies and Recommended Usage of New or Alternative Ingredients in Layer Diets
• Vitamin E Supplementation During Heat Stress
• Guidelines for Feeding Ostriches and Emus, and Management Advice
• Superintendent for State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest (1993-2008)
• Superintendent for FFA Poultry Judging Contest (1993-2008)
• Various 4-H Poultry Judging Clinics

COURSES

• ASCI 491: Senior Seminar
  Semester: Spring and Fall
  Summary: Student-led discussion of selected current topics significant to the livestock, poultry, and meat industry. Concerns and issues of society as they relate to local, national, and international animal agriculture.
• ASCI 421/821: Advanced Animal Nutrition
  Semester: Fall
  Summary: Advanced course dealing with the nutrition of domestic animals. In-depth overage of nutrients, nutrient metabolism, and nutrient requirements. Biochemical and physiological functions of nutrients in life process.