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Penn State & The College of Agricultural Sciences

Penn State & The College of Agricultural Sciences. An ag advocate presentation by Erika kraus. My Penn State Story. Major: Community, Environment, & Development. The Pennsylvania State University. Founded in 1855, Land Grant Institution

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Penn State & The College of Agricultural Sciences

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  1. Penn State & The College of Agricultural Sciences An ag advocate presentation by Erika kraus

  2. My Penn State Story Major: Community, Environment, & Development

  3. The Pennsylvania State University • Founded in 1855, Land Grant Institution • World renowned, extensive history, outstanding academic reputation, & academically, socially, and culturally diverse • Rated in the top 1% of universities in the world • Largest alumni network/ huge sense of community • Research-I institution – we are doing great things! • Over 20 branch campus locations in Pennsylvania • Offers countless and limitless opportunities for all students

  4. Support Resources Penn State is a large university – use these great resources to get connected! • Academic advisors • Multicultural Centers • Penn State Learning - Peer Tutoring, Study Groups, and Team Project Work Spaces • Teaching Assistants • Mentoring Programs –Ag Alumni • Resident Assistants (RAs) • Penn State Career Services – counseling, workshops, etc. • Student Organizations

  5. Penn State Academics Study Abroad DUS 160 Baccalaureate degrees 12 academic colleges Fulbright Scholars: Ranked 3rd 2 + 2 plan 83% graduation rate Schreyer’s Honors College

  6. PSU Organizations and Clubs • 1,200 + student clubs and organizations across the campuses • THON – largest student run philanthropy IN THE WORLD • Athletics • Club sports, clubs, intramurals, varsity athletics • Fraternities and Sororities –Greek Life • Student Government – numerous divisions • Multicultural/international groups • Performing Arts • Professional and Academic • Service Oriented

  7. The College of Agricultural Sciences We’re one of the best!

  8. College of Ag – Quick Facts 3,000 students 24 minors 1861 First Bac. degree 1:16 faculty/student ratio 17 majors $2,000,000 in scholarships >40 clubs 80% of students: non-ag background

  9. What Can You Study? • Agribusiness Management • Agricultural and Extension Education • Agricultural Science • Animal Science • Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences • Food Science • Immunology and Infectious Disease • Toxicology • Turfgrass Science • Biological Engineering • BioRenewableSystems • Community, Environment, and Development • Environmental Resource Management • Forest Ecosystem Management • Wildlife and Fisheries Science • Landscape Contracting • Plant Sciences

  10. Research • World renowned and highly experienced professors and staff • Undergraduate and graduate positions • $97,000,000 invested in research and graduate studies each year • Opportunity to apply for research grants • Annual Research Expo • Penn State Extension Program • Recent Highlights: Honey Bees, Malaria, Roots Lab, Leukemia Therapy Research

  11. Livestock Facilities • Beef-Sheep Center and Haller Farm • Swine Center • Meats Laboratory • Poultry Education and Research Center • Dairy Barns • Equine Facilities • Deer Research Center

  12. College of Ag Clubs & Activities • Over 40 clubs, organizations, and societies in the college! • Block and Bridle, Dairy Science Club, PSERT, CFFA, CFB, INTAG Club • 5 Greek organizations • Some are major specific (like the CED Club) • Judging Teams • Equine, Dairy Cattle, Flower, Soil, Turf, Tractor Pulling • Leadership, networking, relationship building, team playing and community service opportunities

  13. College of Ag Events • Ag Progress Days – Agricultural Exhibition in Rock Springs • Ag Sciences Career Day – Bryce Jordan Center • Horticulture Show – Snyder Ag Arena • College of Ag Spring Ball • Ag Hill Olympics- clubs participate • Annual PSU Quarter Horse Show • Block and Bridle’s Little International Livestock Show • Penn State Ag Day – Spring Semester

  14. Study Abroad • Unique College of Ag Embedded Study Abroad Programs • 13 embedded trips in 2013-2014 academic year • Brazil, France, Kenya, Italy, Costa Rica, Honduras, Greece, South Korea, + more • Semester class with a short travel component (1-4 weeks) • Get academic credit!!! • Usually 3 credits • First Year Seminar Trip to Belize (pilot trip in 2015) • Scholarships available through the College of Ag

  15. Join the Penn State family and become a student in the College of Agricultural Sciences!

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