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Penn State & The College of Agricultural SciencesAN AG ADVOCATE PRESENTATION BY ERIKA KRAUS
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My Penn State Story
Major: Community, Environment, & Development
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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
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Support Resources
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
Penn State is a large university – use these great resources to get connected!
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Penn State Academics
160 Baccalaureate degrees
2 + 2 plan
DUS
12 academic colleges
Schreyer’s Honors College
Fulbright Scholars:Ranked 3rd
83% graduation rate
Study Abroad
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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
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The College of Agricultural SciencesWe’re one of the best!
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College of Ag – Quick Facts
3,000 students
17 majors
24 minors
1:16 faculty/student ratio
1861First Bac.
degree
>40 clubs
$2,000,000 in scholarships 80% of students:
non-ag background
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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
BioRenewable Systems
Community, Environment, and Development
Environmental Resource Management
Forest Ecosystem Management
Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Landscape Contracting
Plant Sciences
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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
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Livestock Facilities
Beef-Sheep Center and Haller Farm
Swine Center
Meats Laboratory
Poultry Education and Research Center
Dairy Barns
Equine Facilities
Deer Research Center
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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
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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
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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
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Join the Penn State family and
become a student in the College of
Agricultural Sciences!