Iowa State University-Animal Science

06/23/2026

“It’s like having a Zoom session with a real-life human mentor.” That’s how Karl Kerns describes the AI tutor he’s spent the past two years creating and refining with his graduate students.

06/22/2026

Tara Iverson is a recent graduate in animal science and served as the President of Cyclone Alley while also being involved in many other clubs and activities. Read more about Tara's time here at Iowa State: https://www.ans.iastate.edu/news/2026/student-spotlight-tara-iverson

06/11/2026

Want to hear what the industry is saying about our new Animal Enterprise and Innovation major?? Swipe to read what Abby Greiman from Ever Ag says about the AEI major and read more about it here: https://www.cals.iastate.edu/news/2026/new-animal-enterprise-and-innovation-degree-prepare-students-industry

06/08/2026

We are so excited to share that the Department of Animal Science will offer a new bachelor’s degree in animal enterprise and innovation!

This one-of-a-kind program will combine training in the core animal science curriculum with business acumen through classes in economics, data management, entrepreneurship and technology systems to meet the needs of an expanding industry.

The major was created following a survey of employers that identified a growing need for animal science professionals with experience in systems management and data science.

Read more about the new major here:

The Department of Animal Science will offer a new bachelor’s degree in animal enterprise and innovation beginning in August 2026. This one-of-a-kind program will combine training in the core animal science curriculum with business acumen through classes in economics, data management, entrepreneurs...

05/28/2026

In April we hosted students, family members, faculty and staff to celebrate the accomplishments and awards in the Department of Animal Science for our annual banquet. Read more about the event and student award winners here: https://www.ans.iastate.edu/news/2026/2026-animal-science-banquet

05/26/2026

Nesse Tuttle, junior in Animal Science, has made the most of her time at Iowa State through campus involvement and studies. To learn more about Nesse, visit the link: https://www.ans.iastate.edu/news/2026/student-spotlight-nesse-tuttle

05/22/2026

Congratulations, Caleigh! 🎉

Caleigh Grote successfully defended her thesis titled: Impacts of Perfluorooctanoic Acid on Porcine Oocyte Health and Competence.

05/21/2026

Congratulations, Elias! 🎉

Elias Perez successfully defended his thesis titled: Factors affecting free nitrite, acid-released nitrous oxide concentration, color, and oxidative stability of a finely comminuted cured pork model system.

05/20/2026

This April, Block and Bridle held their annual Animal Learning Day, bringing in community members to gain hands-on experiences with agriculture. To learn more about the event, visit the link below:
https://www.ans.iastate.edu/news/2026/block-and-bridle-continues-animal-learning-day