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Majors & College of Agricultural Sciences in the Food, Agricultural, & Natural Resource Sciences Careers Spring 2010

College of Agricultural Sciences What kinds of jobs helped to make this agricultural product? Discussion

College of Agricultural Sciences What kinds of career preparation do you think the College of Agricultural Sciences offers to students? Discussion

College of Agricultural Sciences Opportunity In the USA… 22 million jobs related to agriculture (that’s nearly 1 out of every 6 jobs!) Over 300 different career possibilities in food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences! Career options can be overwhelming!

College of Agricultural Sciences Lesson Overview Where is this presentation headed? 1.Explore 8 disciplines of majors/careers related to food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences 2.Identify careers related to each of the 8 disciplines 3.Learn how majors at Penn State in Ag Sciences can get you to those careers

College of Agricultural Sciences Careers & Majors related to… Animal Sciences & Pre-Veterinary Studies Biomedical & Food Sciences Business & Community, Environment, & Development Education & Multidisciplinary Studies Engineering & Technology Environmental Sciences & Policy Forest Resources Plant Sciences

College of Agricultural Sciences Animal & Pre-Vet Studies Careers in Animal & Pre-Vet Studies? –Veterinary medicine –Animal nutrition & health –Animal biosecurity and disease control –Production animal agriculture and management –Animal-related research –Technical sales or service –Cooperative extension

College of Agricultural Sciences Animal & Pre-Vet Studies Animal Sciences –Options in Business/Management or Science –In-depth study of animal production and management or animal biology –Gain hands-on experience with the college’s animals and facilities Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences –More than 40% of grads admitted to vet schools –Background in biological and physical sciences –Explore biomedical research areas such as genetics, nutrition, immunology, physiology, etc.

College of Agricultural Sciences Biomedical & Careers in Biomedical & Food Sci? –Biomedical sciences –Cancer research –Genetics –Nutrition –Food safety –Food processing plant management –Food product development –International trade and ag commodities Food Sciences

College of Agricultural Sciences Food Science –Apply chemistry and microbiology in real-world applications –Develop new food products –Work for companies like Kellogg’s or Hershey Foods Immunology and Infectious Disease –How does body deal with infection and disease? –Great prep for careers in the medical field! Toxicology –Use advanced technologies such as: Molecular research, DNA extraction and sequencing, & more! –Research and study cancer, poisons and treatments Biomedical & Food Sciences

College of Agricultural Sciences Careers in Business & Community, Environment, & Development? –Business management –Community & Economic Development –Government –Retail/wholesale operations –Accounting and finance –Economics –Marketing and sales –International trade Business & Community Development

College of Agricultural Sciences Agribusiness Management –1 of every 6 jobs in the US relates to Agribusiness Management! –Prepare for careers in the business industry –Study business management, consumer science, and economic principles –Solid preparation for graduate school or law school Community, Environment & Development –Learn to create positive and sustainable change –Assist communities here and abroad in making decisions about people, resources, and the environment Business & Community Development

College of Agricultural Sciences Education & Multidisciplinary Studies Careers in Education & Multidisciplinary Studies? –Teaching: Agriculture, Environmental or General Science –Cooperative Extension –Training & Development –Youth Development –USDA or Other Government Agencies –Production Agriculture –Private Agricultural Industry

College of Agricultural Sciences Agricultural and Extension Education –Gain experience in the classroom or through Cooperative Extension Services –Develop lessons and program plans –Options in leadership, environmental science, or production agriculture Agricultural Science –Work with an advisor to customize your curriculum –Combine disciplines to fit your goals –Explore broad spectrum of career opportunities available Education & Multidisciplinary Studies

College of Agricultural Sciences Engineering & Technology Careers in Engineering & Technology? –Structural design and environmental control –Environmental resource protection –Biological systems –Machinery systems –Testing, sales, and technical support –Engineering –Biofuels production

College of Agricultural Sciences Engineering & Technology Agricultural Systems Management –Integrate agricultural sciences, business, and engineering technology –Courses in structural analysis, power generation and transmissions, electronics, environmental control, natural resources, etc. Biological Engineering –Apply engineering skills to agricultural and biological production systems –Develop systems for environmental protection, food production, biological processing, and biomass utilization –Joint program with the College of Engineering

College of Agricultural Sciences Careers in Environmental Sciences & Policy? –Environment management and restoration –Public policy development –Land use recommendation –Natural resource conservation –Sustainable development –Community development –Public, private or non-profit organizations Environmental Sciences & Policy

College of Agricultural Sciences Community, Environment & Development –Learn to create positive and sustainable change –Assist communities here and abroad in making decisions about people, resources, and the environment Environmental Resource Management –Learn about management of natural resources –Study ecosystem restoration and remediation –Field and lab-based resource management courses Environmental Sciences & Policy

College of Agricultural Sciences Forest Resources Careers in Forest Resources? –Management of national, state, or private parks –Timber management –Urban forestry –Land and wildlife management agencies –Wood products engineering, research and development, or quality control –Wildlife conservation

College of Agricultural Sciences Forest Science –Learn about sustainable forest management –Study current issues—green spaces, urban tree areas, etc. Wildlife & Fisheries Science –Manage and conserve wildlife and fish species –Protection for natural wildlife environments Wood Products –Learn about engineering, processing, and management of wood products –Gain business and marketing skills Forest Resources

College of Agricultural Sciences Plant Sciences Careers in Plant Sciences? –Plant genetics and breeding –Landscaping design, installation, and maintenance –Golf course management –Athletic complex maintenance –Plant production and management –Plant product marketing –Crop production

College of Agricultural Sciences Plant Sciences Agroecology –Learn about sustainable food production, biodiversity, and farms –Study soil science, pest and crop management, agricultural research, and farm management –Prepare for a career in production, educational organizations, USDA or homeland security, etc. Horticulture –Master principles of plant breeding and production –Combine scientific knowledge and technical skill to grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamentals –Discover new knowledge about plants

College of Agricultural Sciences Plant Sciences Landscape Contracting –Explore the art and science of designing and constructing landscapes –Learn techniques for landscape management –Study plant materials, design and construction, business management, surveying, and more! Turfgrass Science –Become an expert in turfgrass production and management –Take courses in basic science, business, and applied turfgrass science while gaining experience in the general field

College of Agricultural Sciences Discussion Now what kinds of career preparation do you think the College of Agricultural Sciences offers to students?...any surprises?

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Majors & College of Agricultural Sciences in the Food, Agricultural, & Natural Resource Sciences Careers Spring 2009

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