Dr. Haley Larson: Ruminant Nutrition Understanding | Ep. 44

I am delighted to introduce our guest, Dr. Haley Larson – an esteemed Assistant Professor at Kansas State University. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of ruminant nutrition. Dr. Larson shares her unique experiences and insights on topics such as gaining confidence when stepping into a room of industry professionals, the value of networking, and much more. Uncover hidden career opportunities in the feedlot industry. It was an engaging conversation, filled with thought-provoking moments!

"It's been fun to blend my academic legacy as well as my industry experience together in a really unique position. Who I can leave an impact on and the number of students that we can have come through our doors help benefit beef producers and beyond in the agricultural industry."

What you’ll learn:  

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:20) Introduction 
• (02:23) Dr. Larson's Background and Inspiration
• (05:21) Importance of Undergraduate Research Exposure
• (07:45) Encouraging Faculty Involvement in Undergraduate Research
• (11:20) Explanation of In Situ Versus Continuous Culture Fermentation
• (11:45) Advantages of in vitro systems and microbial fermentation
• (16:05) Transitioning from Academia to Industry
• (21:05) Teaching and Course Overview at K-State
• (25:55) Breaking the Typical Corporate Research Model
• (32:42) Non-traditional Students in Graduation
• (35:25) Creativity in Teaching
• (41:20) Ideation and Product Development
• (45:20) The final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Haley Larson

Experience:

• Current: Assistant professor at Kansas State University

Background: 

• Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition (University of Minnesota)
• B.Sc., Animal Science (University of Minnesota)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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