Deborah VanOverbeke
Department Head & Professor Animal Science University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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ANSC C203
Lincoln NE 68583-0908 - Phone
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402-472-3571 On-campus 2-3571
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dvanoverbeke2@unl.edu
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Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Deborah VanOverbeke began her role as the 12th Head of the Department of Animal Science in July 2023. Before she arrived in Lincoln, she served as the assistant dean for academic programs at Oklahoma State University's Ferguson College of Agriculture and as a professor of animal and food sciences. A Nebraska alum and meat scientist, VanOverbeke is a current member of the American Society of Animal Science, the American Meat Science Association, and the North American College and Teachers of Agriculture.
Education
Ph.D., Animal Science (Meat Science), Colorado State University, 2002
M.S., Animal Science (Meat Science), Colorado State University, 2000
B.S., Agricultural Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1996
Teaching
PVET 101: Success in Veterinary Science
Summary: General skills for success in college are discussed. Student involvement and campus resources are emphasized. Survey of careers for students interested in going on to veterinary school or any other science related area.
ASCI 391: Networking with Animal Science Industry Professionals
Summary: Discussion and reflection of selected current topics significant to agriculture, animals, and animal systems. Concerns and issues of society as they relate to local, national, and international usage of animals.