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Department of Animal Science Advising Center
Fall Newsletter #1
Welcome Back! I hope everyone’s classes are going wonderfully thus far and that the freshmen and transfers are enjoying their first week at UC Davis. If you find yourself having trouble figuring
out your schedule, are not sure what classes to take, or need general advice, come on in and meet with a Peer Advisor. They are experts in scheduling, resolving class conflicts, and giving
good advice.
The Animal Science Advising Center is open M-F 9am - 12pm and 1-4pm in 1202 Meyer. You can email us at [email protected] or call us at 530-754-7915.
For more information about Animal Science Advising, be sure to visit our website at animalscience.ucdavis.edu/asac, like our Facebook page: UCD Animal Science Advising Center,
and follow our Instagram: UCDASAC! In this week’s Newsletter: A. Announcements | Upcoming Events B. Internships | Jobs C. Scholarships | Fellowships A. Announcements / Upcoming Events 1. Animal Science Fall Welcome BBQ
• This year’s Fall Welcome BBQ will be held on Wednesday, October 4th at 4:45pm at the Horse Barn • Come to the BBQ to meet other Animal Science students, get acquainted with faculty, and enjoy some great
free food, games, and prizes! See you there! • Family and Friends are welcome!
2. We’re on Facebook and Instagram!
• The Animal Science Advising Center is on Facebook! Be sure to Like our page to get accurate information, updates, and see photos from our events! You can visit our Facebook page by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/UCD-Animal-Science-Advising-Center/100286430062779
• We are also on Instagram as UCDASAC: https://www.instagram.com/ucdasac/! 3. Fall Internship Forms Due Online by Tuesday, October 10th!!!
• If you are planning on receiving units for an Animal Science Department Internship (ANS 92/192, 99/199, 90C/190C, 194, 197T), be sure to submit your forms by Tuesday, October 10th!
• Remember that you must fill out and submit your form online through the Online Internship System. To access the system, please visit our website at www.animalscience.ucdavis.edu/asac, and click on the “Online Internship System” link from the front page. For more information and tips while filling out the form, click on the “Internships” link.
4. The Student Academic Success Center (SASC) has posted their Fall Schedule!
• See attachments for their Study Skills, Pre-Grad advising, and Workshops schedule! • http://success.ucdavis.edu/
5. The Biology Academic Success Center (BASC) has posted their workshops and tutoring schedule!
• http://success.ucdavis.edu/services/biology.html 6. MyDegree is having difficulty processing some coursework
• The MyDegree programming is having difficulty recognizing GE courses and transferred coursework. • If you have questions about your GEs or courses you have transferred from another institution, please
contact either the Animal Science Advising Center or the College of Ag&ES Dean’s Office ([email protected] and [email protected]).
7. CHE 2A and MAT 16A Have Open Seats!
• Both courses have opened all reserved seats and if you need them (and qualify for them) you can sign up! 8. Study Abroad internship Fair: October 5th
• http://studyabroad.ucdavis.edu/students/resources_fair.html 9. Study Abroad Information Sessions: October 16 & 19
• October 16th, 10-11am in the Weir Room o Please RSVP to [email protected] by Thursday, October 12th at 5pm.
• October 19th, 3-4pm in the Weir Room o Please RSVP to [email protected] by Tuesday, October 17th at 5pm.
10. Sigma Alpha Fall Recruitment!
• Sigma Alpha is a professional agriculture based sorority devoted to promoting women in agriculture. Next week they will be having several recruitment events, see below for dates and times:
o October 3rd, 8:00 pm: Info Night, Professional Dress, Sciences Lecture Hall o October 4th, 6:00 pm: Casual Dress, Central Park o October 7th, 12:00 pm: Casual Dress, Sciences Lecture Hall o October 9th, 7:00pm: Professional Dress, Young Hall 194
• For more information on each specific event and dress code Contact: [email protected] 11. Masters of Public Health Program Informational Webinars
• October 4th, November 15th, and December 13th • Q&A Session on January 3rd • All Webinars are 6-7pm • See attached flyer for details and links
B. Internships / Jobs
1. Tons of Fall Internship Opportunities!!
• See attachments 2. Quail and Broiler Chicken Internships with Dr. Annie King
• Fall Quarter, 1-3 units • Quail Project experiences will include handling/feeding/weighing quail, weighing feed, conducting behavioral
observations, collecting eggs for hatch, conducting egg quality analyses, sorting eggs for incubation, handling quail chicks on day of hatch, recording data, and cleaning/helping to maintain biosecurity of the avian facility (basement of Meyer Hall).
• Broiler Chicken Project experiences include handling/weighing/care of small chicks, weighing chicks/feed, recording data, cleaning/helping to maintain biosecurity of the avian facility (basement of Meyer Hall) or at Hopkins Tract, and conducting laboratory analyses, especially feed digestibility and lipid oxidation.
• Consider your time carefully, then sign-up for 1unit (30 hours per quarter, 1 p. paper), 2 units ( 60 hours. 2 page paper ) or 3 units (90 hours, 3 page paper).
• For more information, please contact Dr. Annie King ([email protected], 530-752-3530, 1217 Meyer Hall). 3. Ruminant Nutrition Research Study with Dr. DePeters (ANS 199)
• 2-3 Units • Faculty Sponsor: Dr. DePeters; Staff Supervisor: Haley Bartlett • Located at the UC Davis Dairy Teaching & Research Facility • The research project will evaluate the rumination activity of Holstein and Jersey lactating cows fed diets that
differ in fiber content. Cows wear a collar that measures rumination activity as well as locomotion activity. There will be two diets that differ slightly in fiber percentage. The total amount of rumination time per day and the rumination time per amount (kg) of fiber intake will be measured.
• Duties: Assist with feeding and sample collection • Hours: Primary work times are 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. that coincide with milking and feeding. • Qualifications/Experience: No prior experience is needed. Personal qualities that are needed: (1) willingness
to learn and work hard and (2) enthusiasm for nutrition and cows! • Information Contact: Haley Bartlett ([email protected])
4. Internship: Cattle Feeding Study with the Sainz Lab
• Sainz Lab is STILL seeking reliable student interns to assist in an ongoing beef cattle study. The aim of the study is to phenotype steers into various rankings of feed efficiency to find a possible relation between feed utilization and liver mitochondrial efficiency.
• Internships are unpaid but university credit can be available at the rate of 3hrs/week per unit. • Duties include feeding cattle daily, handling (i.e., moving animals to be weighed), blood and fecal sampling,
and data collection. Students must be willing to work weekdays and weekends. Feeding shifts will be in the University Feedlot on 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM and bi-weekly weigh days on Tuesdays starting October 3rd.
• Looking for students who can start IMMEDIATELY. • If interested, please fill out a short questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDPK9QS and email
Elmer Fernandez ([email protected]). 5. Job Open: Courier needed for Ross Lab
• Collection of biological samples from a beef processing facility located in Fresno, CA. • This position is 100% driving and would require an 8-hour roundtrip from the UC Davis campus to Fresno (in
a provided rental car) in a single day. • Candidate must be available to drive from 8am-3pm on at least two days/week, and be an enrolled UC Davis
student. • Qualifications: • Applicant must be a current UC Davis student. Valid and current CA driver’s license is required. • Approximate Hours per Week: 8-16 • Location: UC Davis, Department of Animal Science • Desired Salary: Minimum Wage • Interested applicants should send their resume and Fall Quarter schedule to Alma Islas at
[email protected]. C. Scholarships | Fellowships 1. UPDATED SCHOLARSHIP Section of the ASAC Website!
• Link: http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/asac/scholarships.html ------------------------- Have a fantastic week! Grace Dell’Olio Animal Science Advising Center
How to Prepare for and Apply to Graduate SchoolTues., Oct. 24, 4:10-5:00Wed., Nov. 15, 5:10-6:00This workshop is a general introduction to the graduate school application process, covering the statement of purpose/personal history statement, letters of recommendation, the GRE, transcripts, and relevant experience.
How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Graduate SchoolMon., Sep. 25, 4:10-5:00Tues., Oct. 31, 5:10-6:00 This workshop covers the elements that are typically included in the statement of purpose, as well as strategies to strengthen the essay. At the end students will be able to sign up for an appointment with a SASC writing specialist (limited to same week of the workshop) to receive feedback on their essay.
Exploring the Gap Year before Graduate School Wed., Nov. 22, 12:10-1:00Tues., Dec. 5, 4:10-5:00This workshop explains what a gap year is, reasons why to consider taking a gap year, and what to do during that time.
Remember me? How to Get Letters of Recommendation Tues., Oct. 3, 2:10-3:00Mon., Nov. 6, 5:10-6:00This workshop provides helpful tips for getting letters of recommendation for graduate school, including who to ask, how to ask, when to ask, and how to build relationships with potential letter writers.
Master’s or PhD? Choosing the Best Graduate Program for YOUThur., Oct. 5, 5:10-6:00Thur., Nov. 30, 4:10-5:00This workshop explains the differences between a Master’s and PhD and outlines a number of aspects to consider when choosing programs to which to apply.
Pre-Graduate/Professional Advising � Advising and Retention Services 117 South Hall � 530-752-4475 � success.ucdavis.edu/grad-prof
Call or visit for more information or to schedule an advising appointment
114 SOUTH HALL
PRE-GRADUATE WORKSHOPS
FALL 2017
Maximizing the GRETues., Oct. 10, 4:10-5:00Mon., Oct. 16, 3:10-4:00This workshop introduces the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and discusses study strategies and test-taking best practices.
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Advising and Retention Services 117 South Hall | 530-752-4475 | studyskills.ucdavis.edu
STUDY SKILLS Manage time. Study smarter. Achieve goals.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE The Student Academic Success Center offers Study Skills workshops every quarter for UC Davis students in 114 South Hall. Sign-ups are not required. For further support beyond our workshops, please visit our website at studyskills.ucdavis.edu to sign up for an advising appointment.
Time Management Workshops
TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Come explore essential time management strategies that can help you accomplish tasks and stay organized within the fast pace of the quarter system. Thursday September 28 1:10-2:00 p.m.
Thursday October 5 4:10-5:00 p.m.
Monday October 16 2:10-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 15 4:10-5:00 p.m.
OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION This workshop can help you identify and address your own procrastination behaviors, and will present strategies and skills that can help you avoid procrastination in the future. Monday October 2 3:10-4:00 p.m.
Thursday October 19 4:10-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 7 4:10-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 29 4:10-5:00 p.m.
ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS This workshop talks about key elements of successful goal setting, and strategies and apps to help you reach the goals you have defined. Thursday October 12 2:10-3:00 p.m.
Monday October 30 3:10-4:00 p.m.
Monday November 20 3:10-4:00 p.m.
FALL 2017
Advising and Retention Services 117 South Hall | 530-752-4475 | studyskills.ucdavis.edu
Success Workshops
SUCCESS STRATEGIES This workshop provides information, resources and strategies for holistic success at UC Davis, including academic and personal wellness. Friday October 6 2:10-3:00 p.m.
Monday November 27 3:10-4:00 p.m. DEVELOPING YOUR ACADEMIC MOTIVATION Students with a growth mindset are in charge of their own academic and personal success. This workshop teaches how to develop a growth mindset in order to maximize educational opportunities and improve your academic outcomes. Friday October 27 2:10-3:00 p.m.
Monday November 13 3:10-4:00 p.m.
Study Skills Workshops
ACTIVE READING Wait, what did I just read? Come learn techniques to productively and effectively complete class readings, with a focus on meaning retention. Friday September 29 2:10-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 17 4:10-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 1 4:10-5:00 p.m.
NOTE TAKING Pen and paper or laptop? This workshop covers various methods of note taking, along with practical tips on what to do before, during, and after the lecture. Thursday September 28 4:10-5:00 p.m. Monday October 9 3:10-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 25 4:10-5:00 p.m. Tuesday October 31 4:10-5:00 p.m. TEST TAKING This workshop addresses how to best study for and take tests. Strategies for before, during, and after the exam will be discussed, including techniques to manage test anxiety. Wednesday October 11 4:10-5:00 p.m. Monday October 23 3:10-4:00 p.m. Thursday November 9 4:10-5:00 p.m. Tuesday November 28 4:10-5:00 p.m.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
25 September
FALL QUARTER BEGINS How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Graduate School4:10-5:00 PM
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Time Management Strategies1:10-2:00 PM
Note Taking4:10-5:00 PM
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Active Reading2:10-3:00 PM
2 OctoberOvercoming Procrastination3:10-4:00 PM
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Remember me? How to Get Letters of Recommendation2:10-3:00 PM
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Financial Literacy1:10-2:00 PM
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Time Management Strategies4:10-5:00 PM
Master’s or PhD? Choosing the Best Graduate Program for YOU5:10-6:00 PM
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Success Strategies2:10-3:00 PM
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Note Taking3:10-4:00 PM
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Maximizing the GRE4:10-5:00 PM
Research Experience and Graduate School2:10-3:00 PM
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Test Taking4:10-5:00 PM
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Achieving Your Goals2:10-3:00 PM
How to Prepare for and Apply to Law School4:10-5:00 PM
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Time Management Strategies2:10-3:00 PM
Maximizing the GRE3:10-4:00 PM
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Active Reading4:10-5:00 PM
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Coach Yourself to Success1:10-2:00 PM
How to Prepare for and Apply to Business School (MBA) 4:10-5:00 PM
How to Prepare for and Apply to Teaching Credential Programs12:10-1:00 PM
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Financial Literacy2:10-3:00 PM
Overcoming Procrastination4:10-5:00 PM
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Test Taking3:10-4:00 PM
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How to Prepare for andApply to Graduate School4:10-5:00 PM
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Graduate and Law School Information Day12:00-4:00, The Quad
Note Taking4:10-5:00 PM
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Developing Your Academic Motivation2:10-3:00 PM
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Achieving Your Goals3:10-4:00 PM
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How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Graduate School5:10-6:00 PM
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Remember me? How to Get Letters of Recommendation5:10-6:00 PM
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Overcoming Procrastination4:10-5:00 PM
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Test Taking4:10-5:00 PM
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How to Prepare for and Apply to Law School5:10-6:00 PM
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Coach Yourself to Success2:10-3:00 PM
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Time Management Strategies4:10-5:00 PM
How to Prepare for andApply to Graduate School5:10-6:00 PM
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Achieving Your Goals3:10-4:00 PM
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How to Prepare for and Apply to Business School (MBA) 4:10-5:00 PM
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Exploring the Gap Year before Graduate School12:10-1:00 PM
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Overcoming Procrastination4:10-5:00 PM
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Master’s or PhD? Choosing the Best Graduate Program for YOU4:10-5:00 PM
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Exploring the Gap Year before Graduate School4:10-5:00 PM
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ALL WORKSHOPS LOCATED IN 114 SOUTH HALL UNLESS SPECIFIED | NO RSVP REQUIREDM – F, 9 AM – 4 PM | (530) 752-4475 | success.ucdavis.edu
Time Management StrategiesCome explore essential time management strategies that can help you accomplish tasks and stay organized within the fast pace of the quarter system.Thur 9/28 1:10-2:00Thur 10/5 4:10-5:00Mon 10/16 2:10-3:00Wed 11/15 4:10-5:00
Overcoming Procrastination This workshop can help you identify and address your own procrastination behaviors, and will present strategies and skills that can help you avoid procrastination in the future.Mon 10/2 3:10-4:00Thur 10/19 4:10-5:00Tues 11/7 4:10-5:00Wed 11/29 4:10-5:00
Achieving Your GoalsThis workshop talks about key elements of successful goal setting, and strategies and apps to help you reach the goals you have defined.Thur 10/12 2:10-3:00Mon 10/30 3:10-4:00Mon 11/20 3:10-4:00
Success StrategiesThis workshop provides information, resources and strategies for holistic success at UC Davis, including academic and personal wellness.Fri 10/6 2:10-3:00Mon 11/27 3:10-4:00
Developing Your Academic MotivationStudents with a growth mindset are in charge of their own academic and personal success. This workshop teaches how to develop a growth mindset in order to maximize educational opportunities and improve your academic outcomes.Fri 10/27 2:10-3:00Mon 11/13 3:10-4:00
Active ReadingWait, what did I just read? Come learn techniques to productively and effectively complete class readings, with a focus on meaning retention.Fri 9/29 2:10-3:00Tues 10/17 4:10-5:00Wed 11/1 4:10-5:00
Note TakingPen and paper or laptop? This workshop covers various methods of note taking, along with practical tips on what to do before, during, and after the lecture.Thur 9/28 4:10-5:00Mon 10/9 3:10-4:00Wed 10/25 4:10-5:00Tues 10/31 4:10-5:00
Test TakingThis workshop addresses how to best study for and take tests. Strategies for before, during, and after the exam will be discussed, including techniques to manage test anxiety.Wed 10/11 4:10-5:00Mon 10/23 3:10-4:00Thur 11/9 4:10-5:00Tues 11/28 4:10-5:00
How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Graduate SchoolThis workshop covers the elements that are typically included in the statement of purpose, as well as strategies to strengthen the essay. At the end students will be able to sign up for an appointment with a SASC writing specialist.Mon 9/25 4:10-5:00 Tues 10/31 5:10-6:00
How to Prepare for and Apply to Graduate SchoolThis workshop is a general introduction to the graduate school application process, covering the statement of purpose/personal history statement, letters of recommendation, the GRE, transcripts, and relevant experience.Tues 10/24 4:10-5:00Wed 11/15 5:10-6:00
Remember me? How to Get Letters of RecommendationThis workshop provides helpful tips for getting letters of recommendation for graduate school, including who to ask, how to ask, when to ask, and how to build relationships with potential letter writers.Tues 10/3 2:10-3:00Mon 11/6 5:10-6:00
Maximizing the GREThis workshop introduces the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and discusses study strategies and test-taking best practices.Tues 10/10 4:10-5:00Mon 10/16 3:10-4:00
Master’s or PhD? Choosing the Best Graduate Program for YOUThis workshop explains the differences between a Master’s and PhD and outlines a number of aspects to consider when choosing programs to which to apply.Thur 10/5 5:10-6:00Thur 11/30 4:10-5:00
Exploring the Gap Year before Graduate SchoolThis workshop explains what a gap year is, reasons why to consider taking a gap year, and what to do during that time.Wed 11/22 12:10-1:00Tues 12/5 4:10-5:00
Research Experience and Graduate SchoolThis workshops addresses the benefits of gaining research experience in anticipation of applying to graduate school, including how to leverage this experience as a competitive applicant. This event is part of the Undergraduate Research Center’s Undergraduate Research Week.Tues 10/10 2:10-3:00
How to Prepare for and Apply to Law SchoolThis workshop is a general introduction to the law school application process.Thur 10/12 4:10-5:00Mon 11/13 5:10-6:00
How to Prepare for and Apply to Business School (MBA)This workshop is a general introduction to the business school (Master’s in Business Administration) application process.Wed 10/18 4:10-5:00Tues 11/21 4:10-5:00
How to Prepare for and Apply to Teaching Credential ProgramsThis workshop is a general introduction to the application process for teaching credential programs (K-12). Offered through partnership with the UC Davis School of Education.Wed 10/18 12:10-1:00
Pre-Graduate/Professional Advising
Success Coaching Coach Yourself to Success Attend this workshop with one of our success coaches to explore possibilities of how to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.Wed 10/18 1:10-2:00Tues 11/14 2:10-3:00
Advising and Retention ServicesFinancial Literacy Being able to practice good money management is essential. During this workshop, students will learn the basics of money management as well as how to apply those skills to make financially-informed decisions. The facilitator will take students through some of the foundational language of fiscal management and give tips on establishing a personal budget and strategies to monitor spending.Wed 10/4 1:10-2:00Thur 10/19 2:10-3:00
Graduate and Law School Information DayGraduate and Law School Information Day gives students and others an opportunity to explore graduate and law programs and speak directly with admissions staff. Attendees can learn more about the application process and program faculty, culture and curriculum, as well as financial support and fellowships. Programs may also offer fee waivers to attendees who stop by their tables. This event is free and open to the public. Visit glsid.ucdavis.edu for more information.
Wednesday, October 25 12:00-4:00, The Quad
Study Skills
STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER, ADVISING AND RETENTION SERVICES
FALL 2017 WORKSHOP CALENDAR
ALL WORKSHOPS LOCATED IN 114 SOUTH HALL UNLESS SPECIFIED | NO RSVP REQUIREDM – F, 9 AM – 4 PM | (530) 752-4475 | success.ucdavis.edu
IS PUBLIC HEALTH IN YOUR FUTURE?
Earn your MPH at UC Davis
Numerous ailments, from obesity and cardiovascular disease to cancer and smoking-related illnesses, can be addressed through a public health approach. At UC Davis we train public health professionals in the tools used to prevent and control dis- ease, and to improve the health of populations worldwide. The 56-unit program can be completed in 14 months. Most students graduate after completing summer session, three academic quarters, and a summer practicum placement. Our MPH Program is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
Why UC Davis?
Top ranked faculty in public health and related disciplines Strong collaborative links with the California Department
of Public Health, local health departments and other public health agencies
Rural location, yet close to urban centers and state and local health departments
Practical approach in preparing students for careers in public health
Limited scholarships available Is a MPH at UC Davis for you?
Come join our online webinar to meet our Associate Program Director and learn more about the program and admission requirements!
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Free MPH Admission and Informational Webinars
Register online using the
following dated links below:
Wednesday, Oct. 4 Wednesday, Nov. 15 Wednesday, Dec. 13
Q&A Session:
Wednesday, Jan. 3
All webinars will be 6:00‐7:00 pm (PST)
For more information, visit:
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Public Health Sciences
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ANS 199 – Ruminant Nutrition Research
ANS 199: 2 or 3 units
When: Fall quarter 2017
Faculty sponsor: Ed DePeters
Staff supervisor: Haley Bartlett
Where: U.C. Davis Dairy Teaching & Research Facility
What: The research project will evaluate the rumination activity of Holstein and
Jersey lactating cows fed diets that differ in fiber content. Cows wear a collar that
measures rumination activity as well as locomotion activity. There will be two
diets that differ slightly in fiber percentage. The total amount of rumination time
per day and the rumination time per amount (kg) of fiber intake will be measured.
Duties: Assist with feeding and sample collection
Hours: Primary work times are 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. that
coincide with milking and feeding.
Qualifications/Experience: No prior experience is needed. Personal qualities that
are needed: (1) willingness to learn and work hard and (2) enthusiasm for
nutrition and cows!
Information Contact: Haley Bartlett ([email protected])
FALL 2017 Internship Opportunities: Work at the Sheep Barn Mandatory training required: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 11-12AM. (Online Internship Application must be approved before training.) Each internship is available as 1-3 units. Please contact Kyle Wood ([email protected]; 530-752-0744) for more information or to apply.
General Sheep Barn Interns: No experience/prior course work required Duties can include, but are not limited to: -Maintaining and managing Herd Boss (our record's program) -Assisting with lambing -Preparing for chores -Feeding sheep -Moving sheep to and from pasture -Checking Inventory -Performing daily management tasks
Lamb Bottle Feeding Interns: No experience/prior course work required Duties can include, but are not limited to: -General Care orphan lambs -Feeding orphan lambs (3-5 times/day, includes weekends)
Cattle Feeding Study – Internship Fall 2017
Sainz Lab is STILL seeking reliable student interns to assist in an ongoing beef cattle study. The aim of the study is to phenotype steers into various rankings of feed efficiency to find a possible relation between feed utilization and liver mitochondrial efficiency. Internships are unpaid but university credit can be available at the rate of 3hrs/week per unit. Duties include feeding cattle daily, handling (i.e., moving animals to be weighed), blood and fecal sampling, and data collection. Students must be willing to work weekdays and weekends. Feeding shifts will be in the University Feedlot on 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM and bi-weekly weigh days on Tuesdays starting October 3rd. Looking for students who can start IMMEDIATELY. If interested, please fill out a short questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDPK9QS and email Elmer Fernandez ([email protected]).
Fall 2017 Internship opportunity: Dairy Calf Disbudding Study
Seeking hard-working and reliable students to assist with data collection at the UC Davis Dairy Facility. The aim of the study is to understand how long pain lasts after disbudding by "asking"
disbudded calves if they prefer an environment that is paired with pain relief. Interns would gain hands-on experience working with the calves, as well as experience with data entry and
management. Unpaid but university credit can be arranged.
Must be available September 18th through November 2nd. Shifts from 9:15 am – 12 pm and 4:15 pm – 7 pm Monday thru Thursday. Minimum of 3 shifts
per week (around 8.5 hours per week) If interested, please submit the following by Thursday, August 31st: (1) resume (2) unofficial copy of UCD transcript (3) cover letter In the cover letter please include the following:
• your availability for the morning (9:15-12) and evening (4:15-7) shifts from Monday through Thursday.
• relevant coursework and experience, including any experience giving injections to animals (preferred, but not required)
• interest in animal welfare and behavior • contact information for 2 professional or academic references
Please send materials to Sarah Adcock at [email protected] with the subject "Dairy Calf Internship".
Fall 2017 Internship opportunity: Dairy Cow Cooling Study Seeking hard-working and reliable students to assist with video watching data collection for a project that took place at the UC Davis
Dairy Facility investigating the cooling effects of various technologies on cows over the
summer.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the use of four different cooling methods for the cows,
and their effectiveness and resource efficiency.
Interns would gain experience observing and
recording cow behavior from videos recorded during the study.
The internship is unpaid but university
research credit can be arranged.
Interns must be available throughout the entire fall quarter. The shifts are flexible within the 8am-5pm hours on weekdays. The requirement is 6-8 hours a week. If interested, please submit the following by Friday, September 8th: (1) resume (2) unofficial copy of UCD transcript (3) cover letter*
*In the cover letter please include the following: • Your availability throughout the week. • Relevant coursework and experience, including any experience with cattle or previous
video watching. (Not required) • Interest in animal welfare and behavior • Contact information for 2 professional or academic references
Please send materials to Alycia Drwencke at [email protected] with the subject "Dairy Cooling Internship".
Fall 2017 Internship opportunity: Dairy Cow Nitrogen Utilization and Methane Emissions
Study
The trial objective is to study the effect of fibrolytic enzymes supplementation on nitrogen utilization and methane emissions in dairy cattle.
The 2-2.5 month study will take place at the university dairy facility and the Cole Facility. The trial will begin September 21st.
Interns will be trained to feed and manage dairy cows, perform sample collection (feed, blood, urine, and feces), and subsequent lab analysis. Interns will gain research experience in dairy nutrition as well as hands-on skills in livestock husbandry.
Shifts will be in the mornings and afternoons, along with few intensive sampling periods throughout the study.
Interested students should email their resume to Joslyn Mendez at [email protected] for an interview.
**If you cannot be there for the first week, it is ok to begin with Fall quarter. You should still apply***
The Hess Lab is looking for students interested in testing the effects of various feeds on methane production and microbial populations in the rumen. Applicants should be willing to work approximately 10-15 hours per week.
Requirements: good academic standing, excellent academic performance, team player, good record keeping and analytical skills. Previous lab experience preferred, but not required.
Applicants must have knowledge of (or at least strong interest in): Ruminant Nutrition, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology.
Fall Internship Opportunity (In-Vitro Enteric Fermentation)
To find more about our research: www.HessLab.com For questions email: [email protected] How to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PZCN3Y2
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SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP (Undergraduate Students)
Synthetic Biology, Protein Diversity & Function
The Hess Lab is working to identify and characterize carbohydrate active enzymes from the microbial community inhabiting the cow rumen. We are looking for students who are interested in utilizing synthetic biology techniques to explore enzyme diversity and function within this rich microbiome. Interns working in the Hess Lab will learn and apply microbiological, biochemical, and bioinformatic techniques to help characterize industrially relevant enzymes. Applicants should be willing to work ~10hrs/week in the lab during each quarter. Requirements: good academic standing, excellent academic performance, team player, good record keeping, and analytical skills. Applicants should have knowledge of (or at least strong interest in) one of these areas: Biological or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology. Lab experience is a plus – but not required. You can find out more about our research at www.HessLab.com Apply to this internship by filling out this survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JGVRYQQ
UndergraduateResearchOpportunityFishNeurobiology,Physiology,and
BehavioralEcologyTheCalisi Labisseekingmotivatedundergraduatestudentstoparticipateinresearchontheimpactof
endocrine-disruptingcompoundsonthebehavior,
neuroendocrinology,andmorphologyoftheWesternMosquitofish.Thisproject
involveslabandfieldwork,andinitialresponsibilitieswillincludefishhusbandry.Studentscanexpecttogainexperienceinasuiteofresearchskillsincluding
fieldsamplingtechniques,hormoneassays,moleculartechniques,morphometric
analyses,andbehavioraltesting.Studentsfromunderservedandunderrepresentedgroupsareespeciallyencouragedtoapply.
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InterestedstudentsshouldcontactDr.IsaacLigocki:
