Our Extension and Education research focuses on development, integration, application and dissemination of knowledge in Animal science, and the teaching–learning process, communication, and leadership.
Ongoing Research Projects:
Extension and Outreach targeting youth (K-12):
- Veterinary science career development online study guide improves student performance in high school FFA programs
- The Nebraska 4-H equine advancement level program’s role in positive youth development using the five Cs model: An exploratory study
Extension and Outreach targeting adult learners or industry professionals:
- Utilizing online resources to enhance distribution of competitive animal evaluation knowledge and benefits
- Survey of management practices used in small grain silage production and their impacts on silage fermentation and nutritive value in Nebraska
University Teaching, Learning and Education:
- Factors that influence students to choose animal science as their major.
- Assessment of undergraduate student learning in an animal science major.
- Veterinary student case study project leads to development of professional skills.
- Implementation of a pet food pantry in a university food pantry.
- Impacts of human-animal interactions on college students.
- Students’ perception of online equine courses and how it affects their learning outcomes.
- Undergraduate success in animal science courses based on demographics, motivation, and online courses.
Meet the Faculty
Agricultural Research Division
Supporting the Science to Ensure Resilient Food Systems and a Healthy Global Future
Through the dedicated and innovative work of Faculty and Staff based in 15 Academic Units across the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and College of Human Sciences, the Agricultural Research Division is able to help address the grand challenges of global food and water security by working to answer questions important to Nebraska and the World.
