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Penn State Science for your Life - Fall 2006
News from the College of Agricultural Sciences
- Ag and Extension Ed Major Enjoys White House Internship
"It was such a special experience for me and I was so happy to serve in any capacity I could." - Ag Club Makes Students Feel "Connected"
Making students feel connected to the College of Agricultural Sciences when they are at the Commonwealth campuses is vital. - Briefly
College of Ag Sciences news in brief. - Dairy Internship in New Zealand Opens Student's Eyes
"I found there are a lot of differences between New Zealand dairy production and American dairy production." - Equine Science Minor Drawing Many Students to College of Ag Sciences
The equine science minor concentrates on biology, physical science, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and agribusiness - all critical elements in the equine industry.
- Food Science Graduate Gets to Write Her Own Ticket On the Job
"Switching my major to food science was the best decision I made in college. I'm involved in something revolutionary that also helps the consumer, and I really enjoy that." - Forestry Student Is Nuts about Penn State
"Working on the chestnut restoration project is an opportunity that is going to stretch past me and my generation and span my kids' generation." - Hall Talk
Q: Where do you see yourself professionally in 10 years? How do you believe your Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences education will help you reach that goal? - Horticulture Alumna Has Grown into Big National Job
"Penn State opened doors of opportunity and provided a strong foundation for my future in horticulture." - New Immunology Major Unveiled
Immunology is the study of how animals and humans protect themselves from pathogens. - Special Spanish Courses Offered for Ag Students
"The program is something that is cutting edge in the industry and will give Penn State agricultural students a huge advantage over the competition."
- Spring Break in New Orleans: Katrina Cleanup No Mardi Gras
"I had never been to New Orleans, but I knew it was my time to pitch in."
- Students Find Water Quality Field and Lab Work Fulfilling
Undergraduate students are collecting water samples and analyzing them back in the lab under a watchful eye. - Student Studies Exotic Animals During Philadelphia Zoo Internship
"I want to use my career to make a worldwide impact on the environment and animals." - Turfgrass Major Helps NFL Prepare Fields for Super Bowls
"The feeling of standing on the field for one of the largest sporting events of the year is absolutely indescribable." - Turfgrass Science Grad Helps Prepare PNC Field for All-Star Game
"Working with the Beaver Stadium crew taught me a lot, but it is a lot different working with the Pirates."
