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Premier Animal Science Events (PASE) & Life Challenge

Introduction

Premier Animal Science Events is a two-day event designed to help you learn about issues related to the animal industry, explore career opportunities that are available, compete with other teens from across the state and have FUN! The event is being sponsored by Nebraska 4-H, the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Nebraska Investment Finance Authority.

 

Opportunities at PASE include:

  • Livestock, Meats and Poultry Judging Contests
  • Livestock Skill-a-thon
  • Livestock Quiz Bowl
  • Workshops related to 4-H projects and contests

You can participate in more than one activity as your schedule allows. In addition, you will have chances to explore East Campus, meet with faculty members and current college students, meet 4-Her's participating in the Life Challenge events and have FUN with your friends!

Learn about the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and the Animal Science Department

"What do you want to do when you finish high school?" You've probably heard that a lot. Everywhere you turn, you are asked about your future....."What are you plans? Where are you going to college? What do you want to major in?"

Whether you're ready to begin making these decisions or whether you are still exploring all your options, this trip to UNL's East Campus offers a great opportunity to learn more about university life and about animal science.

The careers available to an Animal Scientist today are much more diverse and exciting than you might think. It's certainly not just "cows and plows". Although some graduates of UNL's Animal Science Department do go into farming or ranching, over 50% of graduates enter careers related to animals or animal products, but are not involved in direct livestock production. Examples of these careers include: meat product development, nutrition consultant, animal health product sales, public relations coordinator for animal organizations, and many others. Another 20 - 25% of graduates go on to advanced education in graduate school, veterinary school and even law school. The Animal Science Department offers or will soon offer study options in seven different areas, including:

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* Animal Biology
* Production & Management
* Meat Science
* Business
* PreVeterinary Animal Sciences
* Equine Science
* Companion Animal Science

View the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster to explore career opportunities that exist in Animal Science and other agricultural industries. Information regarding other agricultural fields of study can be found at the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources home page.

For more information on any of these, contact Anita Ferrell, Animal Science Admissions Coordinator (aferrell2@unl.edu) or Laura Frey, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Relations Director (lfrey2@unl.edu).

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