Dr. Haley Larson, an esteemed Assistant Professor at Kansas State University, discusses her experiences in ruminant nutrition, including gaining confidence in a room of industry professionals and the value of networking. They explore topics such as undergraduate research exposure, in situ and continuous culture fermentation techniques, teaching graduate-level courses for industry-driven career growth, industry experience in the classroom, combating mycotoxins, and the challenges of studying rumen microbiology.