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Published June 27, 2016
American Meat Science Association News
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) fosters community and professional
development among individuals who create and apply science to efficiently provide safe
and high quality meat—defined as red meat (beef, pork, and lamb), poultry, fish/seafood,
and meat from other managed species.
Announcing
the 2016–2017 Board of Directors
AMSA’s New Consumer Website
AMSA is pleased to announce that the
2016 Board is off to a great start under the
charge of AMSA Board President Dr. Steve
Goll, Tyson Foods Inc. Dr. Goll began his
term as president at the conclusion of the
AMSA 69th RMC in San Angelo, TX in
June along with newly elected and current
officers. Those beginning their term on the
Board include President-elect Rhonda Miller, Professor at Texas A&M University, and
Directors Amy Steward, Tyson Foods, Inc.;
Rhonda Miller
Dustin Boler, University of Illinois; and
Texas A&M University
Dale Woerner, Colorado State University.
Board members continuing their
terms include President Steve Goll; Past President Dr. Bucky Gwartney, USDA; Treasurer Steve Campano, Hawkins, Inc.; and Directors
Sharon Beals, US Foods; Dr. Gretchen Mafi, Oklahoma State University; Dr. Robert Maddock, North Dakota State University; Dr. Andrew
Milkowski, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Dr. Lauren Sammel; and
Dan Schaefer, Cargill Beef. The AMSA Board looks forward to working
in the coming year to create opportunities for our members to collaborate and excel in service to science and society.
AMSA launched its new
consumer website, TheMeatWeEat.com, earlier this year.
This innovative site was
created to provide accurate,
fact-based information from
U.S. meat scientists to help
consumers make informed
decisions regarding the meat
their families enjoy.
“TheMeatWeEat.com
is the perfect avenue to relay the research of countless meat scientists into
digestible information our
consumers are looking for.
Targeting our audience
with relatable information,
like industry trends, we can unveil science and facts about all proteins
our consumers desire,” says David Hayden, Regional Sales Manager
with JBT Corp. and industry advocate.
TheMeatWeEat.com provides simplified site navigation, a variety of
resources, and enhanced search capability, making it quick and easy for
the visitor to find the answers they are seeking.
Take a few minutes and check it out: TheMeatWeEat.com.
Introducing the 2016–2017 AMSA Student Membership Board of Directors
Morgan Neilson
Oklahoma State University
The AMSA student membership recently elected its 2016–2017 Student
Board of Directors. President Morgan
Neilson from the Oklahoma State University began her term at the conclusion
of AMSA 69th RMC this past June.
Joining Morgan on the board are newly
elected Directors Judson Smith, Auburn University (East Director); Hope
Voegele, University of Nebraska (Midwest Director); Devin Gredell, Colorado State University (West Director);
Nick Hardcastle, Texas Tech University
(South Director); Drew Cassens, Texas
A&M University, (At- Large Director);
and Carla Weissend, Colorado State University (At-Large Director).
Bo Hutto from Texas Tech University, newly employed at Tyson Foods,
Inc., will continue his term on the student
board as Past President.
This is an energetic and highly motivated group of individuals that will work
closely with the AMSA membership to
create new and exciting opportunities for
the AMSA student members.
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Bo Hutto
Tyson Foods Inc.
Hallie Hutto and Joanna Swenson Join the AMSA Team
Hallie Hutto and Joanna Swenson
are assisting AMSA this summer as
our communication and video production interns! The AMSA internship
program is underwritten by the AMSA
Educational Foundation John Forrest
and F.C. Parrish Mentor Funds.
Hallie Hutto is a junior agricultural
communications major at Texas Tech
University. As a communications major and an agriculture enthusiast, she
Hallie Hutto
has
been able to combine her passion for
Texas Tech University
improving the future of agriculture to
spread positive, uplifting messages about the agriculture industry.
She loves collaborating with enthusiastic, forward-thinking leaders
who know where they are heading. She was a member of the 2013
Texas Tech Wool Judging Team and spent the 2014 and 2015 academic school years studying, traveling and competing on the Texas
Tech Meats Judging Team, increasing her knowledge in all aspects
of agriculture and specifically the meat industry. She is very involved in the Texas Tech Block and Bridle Association where she
is currently serving as the president. She is also currently president
of the Texas Tech Meat Science Association. In her free time, she
enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
2015–2016 AMSA
Calendar of Events
12−14 July: PORK 101—University of Guelph,
Guelph, Ontario
14–19 August: ICoMST 2016—Bangkok, Thailand
10 September: Hormel National Barrow Show—
Austin, MN
Joanna Swenson is from Arvada, CO
and will be a senior at Colorado State
University (CSU), studying animal science and agricultural business. Currently, she is on the 2016 CSU Meat Judging
Team as well as being involved on campus in the Block and Bridle club and the
CSU Livestock Association. As a 2016
AMSA summer intern, she is excited to
gain a broader viewpoint and deeper unJoanna Swenson
derstanding of the meat industry while
Colorado State University
developing connections and advancing
communication skills. Additionally, she
is looking forward to going to RMC, Rockies games, and adventuring in the mountains this summer!
AMSA is excited to have Joanna and Hallie join the team
and help us with 2016 RMC. From designing award banners, to
launching the app, to interacting on social media, Joanna and
Hallie are gaining first-hand experience with all aspects of AMSA
and RMC. They are also gaining insights, skills, and experience
in online communication in the context of scientific education and
outreach as we continue to generate resources and information for
the AMSA consumer website TheMeatWeEat.com.
Join AMSA Today and Save!
AMSA members receive discounts on registration fees for the
AMSA Reciprocal Meat Conference, PORK 101, and many
other AMSA co-sponsored short courses focusing on meat science and an invitation to attend the International Congress of
Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST). To see all of the
AMSA member benefits and to join AMSA, please visit:
www.meatscience.org/membership/.
13–15 September: PORK 101—Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater, OK
1 October: Eastern National Intercollegiate Meat
Judging Contest—Wyalusing, PA
16 October: Elanco Animal Health American
Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest—
Omaha, NE
18 October: National 4-H Meat Evaluation
& Identification Contest— Kansas State
University, Manhattan, KS
24–26 October: PORK 101— Iowa State University,
Ames, IA, SOLD OUT
Reciprocal Meat Conference 2016–2020
19–22 June 2016—Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
18–21 June 2017—Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
30 October: High Plains Intercollegiate Meat
Judging Contest—Friona, TX
17–20 June 2018—Kansas City, MO
13 November: International Intercollegiate Meat
Judging Contest—Dakota City, NE
2–7 August 2020—RMC and ICoMST, Disney Coronado Springs
Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
23–26 June 2019—Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
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