AgDiscovery 2013

AgDiscovery is an Outreach program to help teenagers learn about careers in plant and animal science, wildlife management, and agribusiness. The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about agriculture from university professors, scientists, and administrative professionals who work for the U.S. Government in a variety of fields. They study the life cycles and habits of insects (entomologists); micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses (biotechnologists); examine cells and tissues under a microscope to identify diseases (plant pathologists); work to conserve and manage wild animals and their habitats (wildlife biologists); carry out animal health programs (veterinarians); provide education on the humane care and treatment of animals (veterinarians and animal care inspectors); and manage the business aspects of protecting plants and animals (agribusiness).

Learn more by clicking on the following websites and reading the AgDiscovery brochure.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery/index.shtml

http://agdiscovery.nrem.iastate.edu/

AgDiscovery 2013

Contacts:

Janet B. Payeur DVM, MPH, PhD
Scientific Outreach Coordinator
National Veterinary Services Laboratories
1920 Dayton Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

Phone: 515-337-7003
Fax: 515-337-7397
E-mail: Janet.B.Payeur@aphis.usda.gov
 

Rebecca Christoffel, PhD
Iowa State University
339 Science II
Ames, IA 50011

Phone:  (515) 294-3221
Fax: (515) 294-2995

E-mail: christof@iastate.edu