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Animals, Science and Service American Society of Animal Science

Outline • Animal sciences … an identity crisis? • About the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) … an infomercial. • Membership … benefits and rewards. • Animal sciences and ASAS in the future … challenges and opportunities. • Call to service … ASAS wants YOU! Animals, Science and Service

The Animal Science Identity Crisis

Should we be applied or basic?

Is this portion of the identity crisis a problem?

The Animal Science Identity Crisis

What is the definition of an animal?

Is this portion of the identity crisis a problem?

The Animal Science Identity Crisis What is the definition of an animal scientist?

Is this portion of the identity crisis a problem?

The Animal Science Identity Crisis Can we agree within animal science?

Is this portion of the identity crisis a problem?

The Animal Science Identity Crisis Who are animal science students?

Is this portion of the identity crisis a problem?

Undergraduate Students

Changing Demographics in Animal Science 140 120 100 80

Enrolled

60

Female

40

Farm Background

20 0 1985

1995

2005

Based on data collected from 11 Land Grant Universities with animal science departments.

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Other Changes • New fields and/or change in emphasis within animal science departments – – – – –

Equine programs Companion animal programs Animal behavior/welfare Laboratory animal programs Environmental management

• Smaller animal science departments • Career goals of students Animals, Science and Service

More Options • • • • • • •

Academic jobs in animal science departments Extension jobs Industry jobs within animal science Biomedical jobs Human/animal pharmaceuticals Government Academic jobs in other departments

Government, Animal Health/Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Academic, Human Pharmaceutical, Non-Profit Animal Science

Has all this changed ASAS? Animals, Science and Service

Outline • Animal sciences … an identity crisis? • About the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) … an infomercial.

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The Beginning

Began on Jul 28, 1908 at Cornell University. Animal nutritionists representing 13 agricultural experiment stations and USDA formed permanent organization with focus on animal nutrition research. Plan for organization presented during International Livestock Exposition in Chicago that fall. American Society of Animal Nutrition was formed on Nov 26, 1908. Name changed to American Society of Animal Production in 1915. Official name became American Society of Animal Science in 1961.

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First professional papers presented at Livestock Exposition Hall in Chicago, Nov 27-29, 1909.

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Sections West

Northeast

Midwest Southern

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FASS Federation of Animal Science Societies

1998

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Total Membership 4600 4500 4400 4300 4200 4100 4000 3900 3800 3700 2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

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2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

Professional Members 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

ASAS March 2010

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

Graduate Student Members 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

ASAS March 2010

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Undergraduate Members 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

ASAS March 2010

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

The Mission Today To discover, disseminate and apply scientific knowledge for sustainable use of animals for food and other human needs.

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The Vision Today Leading source of new knowledge and perspectives in animal science.

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The Leadership Today ASAS Board of Directors 2010-2011

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Graduate Directors

Cassandra Jones Doctoral Candidate Iowa State University

Heather Muse White Postdoctoral Research Fellow Indiana University School of Medicine

The Society Today • Professional society – Networking opportunities – Job placement – Career development – Bridge between basic and applied – Bridge between academics, industry and government

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The Society Today • Tangible member services – Journal of Animal Science (JAS)

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Journal of Animal Science (JAS) • Premier journal in animal science – ISI impact factor 2.467 – #1 animal science journal – Most frequently cited periodical in its topic areas – On-line and in paper form

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The Society Today • Tangible member services – Journal of Animal Science (JAS) – Annual meetings – Sectional meetings – Membership directory – Leadership opportunities – On-line (www.asas.org) Animals, Science and Service

ASAS On-Line www.asas.org

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ASAS On-Line www.asas.org

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ASAS On-Line www.asas.org

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ASAS On-Line www.asas.org

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What’s new? www.asas.org

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What’s coming soon? Peer-reviewed Clearing house and repository for ideas and tools for animal science educators System for evaluating scholarly contributions by animal science educators.

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What’s coming in the future?

External Stakeholders Website American Society of Animal Science

… More about Student Membership

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Graduate Student Membership

$20 Available to any regularly enrolled graduate student, who is certified by an advisor and does not hold a full-time job. Membership must be certified annually. Animals, Science and Service

“My advice to young professionals in animal science is to join ASAS and get involved — it will be the best investment of time and energy they could ever make.” Dr. Michael Galyean Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University and ASAS member for 35 years

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“Opportunities through ASAS allow graduate students to take an active role in discussing research with colleagues, network with university and industry professionals, gain valuable career skills, and become a more active face of animal science. Heather White ASAS Graduate Director

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“I became an ASAS member to attend my first sectional meeting. Five years later, my ASAS membership has allowed me to travel to conferences across the country, helped me network with future employers and colleagues, and further developed my leadership abilities.” Cassie Jones ASAS Graduate Director

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“Some of our newest activities have put animal sciences in new places: On Facebook, Twitter, a blog, Washington, D.C., and universities and companies across the world. Graduate students are very involved in all of these ventures.” Heather White ASAS Graduate Director

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ASAS Graduate Student Website

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Student-Focused Blog

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Student-Focused Blog

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Graduate Student Member Benefits • Full on-line access to JAS • Reduced registration fees for meetings • Eligibility for awards and travel grants

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Travel Grants • H. Allen Tucker Scholarship • Joe Fontenot Appreciation Club Scholarship Endowments dedicated to support graduate student travel and participation in annual and sectional ASAS meetings Animals, Science and Service

Graduate Student Member Benefits • • • • • • • •

Full on-line access to JAS Reduced registration fees for meetings Eligibility for awards and travel grants Access to career, manuscript and grant writing workshops Networking Development of leadership skills Meeting colleagues Career placement and development

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ASAS Student Survey • 315 responses • 268 complete surveys • 2010 membership – 748 graduate students – 539 undergraduates

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ASAS Student Survey Without data, all you are is just another person with an opinion. Unknown

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ASAS Student Survey

Type of Membership PhD MS Undergrad Post-docs

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ASAS Student Survey Section Midwest Southern International Western Unsure Northeast

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ASAS Student Survey 35

Area of Study

30

Ruminant Nutrition

25

Non-Ruminant Nutrition

20

Physiology Management/Systems

15

Breeding & Genetics

10

Meats/Muscle Biology

5 Other

0

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ASAS Student Survey 60 50 40 30 20 10

Primary Species of Interest Beef cattle Swine Dairy cattle Sheep/goats Horses Companion animals Zoo

0

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ASAS Student Survey 60 50

Career Goals Academic Government

40 30 20

Extension R&D Sales/Tech Service Teaching (non-tenure)

10 0

Zoo Other

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ASAS Student Survey Initiation of Membership MS Undergrad PhD

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ASAS Student Survey Why become a member? To attend meeting Advisor suggested Learn about ASAS For networking Other

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ASAS Student Survey How did you become aware of ASAS? Advisor JAS Website Other faculty Other

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ASAS Student Survey What is the most important role of ASAS at this stage of your career?

1. Scientific meetings 2. Networking Faculty Industry leaders Peers

3. Career development tools 4. Job market information

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ASAS Student Survey 90 80 70

Online Services Used

Website Graduate Student Website

60 Facebook

50 40

e-Career tool

30

Webinars

20

Graduate BULLiten blog

10 Twitter

0

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ASAS Student Survey Will you continue to be a member after graduation?

Yes: 51.3% No: 1.3% Maybe: 47.4%

Allison Meyer and Heather White 2010 JAM

ASAS Student Survey Will you continue to be a member after graduation?

Yes: 51.3% No: 1.3% Maybe: 47.4%

Allison Meyer and Heather White 2010 JAM

Outline • Animal sciences … an identity crisis? • About the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) … an infomercial. • Membership … benefits and rewards.

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Basic Benefits of Professional Societies • • • • • • • •

Exclusive online resources Networking opportunities Education Free or discounted publications Conferences and seminars Support system Political clout Civic leadership

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Reasons to Join ASAS • Mentoring and networking opportunities • Current scientific and production developments • Fostering high standards and professional developments in animal science • Full on-line access to JAS • Reduced fees to attend meetings and submit manuscripts to JAS • Eligible to serve on Board of Directors or society committees Animals, Science and Service

Membership Bundling ASAS and ESS ASAS and EAAP

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Outline • Animal sciences … an identity crisis? • About the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) … an infomercial. • Membership … benefits and rewards. • Animal sciences and ASAS in the future … challenges and opportunities.

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Future Challenges for ASAS • Remaining relevant • Member services • General in a specific world • “Good old boy image”

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What will make us different?

Future Challenges in Animal Science • Tendency to talk about scientific issues • Image problem – Agricultural image problem – Research image problem – Animal welfare image problem

• How to combat – Reliance on good quality science – Grass roots

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Outline • Animal sciences … an identity crisis? • About the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) … an infomercial. • Membership … benefits and rewards. • Animal sciences and ASAS in the future … challenges and opportunities. • Call to service … ASAS wants YOU! Animals, Science and Service

Why?

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Stronger voice Increased political clout Greater leadership More mentors Shared knowledge Source of new answers/solutions • Support system

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“Graduate student involvement in the American Society of Animal Science is good for both the person and the society.” Dr. Jim Oltjen ASAS Past-President

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