A Day in the Life of a. . .

Animal and Dairy Science Major. . . 

Contributing Ambassador: Tyler Willingham

A lot of undergraduate classes at Mississippi State University are very unique because they are hands on and really get the students involved. This semester I am taking Intro to Meat Science. This course introduces students to the processing and utilization of fresh and value-added red meat products. Class discussions include topics on identity standards, factors affecting sensory, nutritional, and shelf-life qualities, food safety and inspection, and grading of red meats.

This class may sound like no fun, but it is actually one of my favorite classes this semester. It’s very informative, fun, and interesting. This class will let students know if the meat processing industry is truly for them.

Landscape Architecture Major. . .

Contributing Ambassador: Tyarn Preston 

I am a Landscape Architecture student, and the classes I am currently taking are Design IV, Construction IV, and Sustainability among other classes. In our design classes, we often build models, and as you can see, we also travel a lot which makes it a lot of fun to be in these classes.

The canoeing trip in Memphis, TN

 The picture was taken when we were paired up in Memphis and had to pick up trash while we were canoeing. We are a tight-knit family of students and teachers. Where ever we are, we will always have fun.

A picture of my desk looking towards the studio

This is me building a model for Design Class.

Poultry Science Major. . .

Contributing Ambassdor: Carley Tucker

I work and have classes in the Poultry Science Department within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This major has a lot to offer, and has opened me up to so many opportunities with companies in the industry, hands on lab work, and access to some of the top poultry researchers in the country. With my job, we frequently work in conjunction with the USDA to run experiments and various tests checking the effects of different litter amendments on the microbiological flora of chicken litter. We just recently had a USDA sampling day, and this picture is of some of the tests that we run for that project. 

Derek Everett working on our latest USDA project in the Poultry Science Department

Derek Everett is a PhD student that I work very closely with. He loves the Poultry Science department, and when asked about it, he commented on the small class sizes, the one on one feel you have with each of your professors and the great resources that we have access to through our department. The opportunities available for research, internships, and jobs at actual poultry houses are unparalleled to other poultry departments throughout the country as well as other majors on campus. Most other majors are too large to have close relationships with your professors, and having access to people in the industry is definitely out of the question.

Poultry Science is a great option for people interested in veterinary medicine, as well as those interested in an agriculture job and staying local in Mississippi. Its a great program, filled with great people and experiences!