Hailey Shoemaker

Since being at Ohio State I have been very fortunate to have a wide range of experiences and opportunities. Between curriculum, jobs, extracurriculars, and networking events I have learned more about the agricultural industry and about myself than I ever thought that I could. I learned that I am interested in research, meat quality, livestock production, livestock nutrition, and the way that these topics blend together. I have also learned that I can excel in speaking and writing about my industry and these topics. I am interesting in the future learning how to tie all of my interests, experiences, and talents together to have the most significant career.
Currently, I am finishing up my third year in my Undergraduate Bachelors of Sciences, Meat Science Major with Honors Research Distinction (and Global Distinction) program. I am expected to graduate in Spring of 2019 and then plan to attend graduate school to obtain my Masters in Science. I will probably have the option to continue the undergraduate research I am currently completing as a graduate project here at Ohio State. I am exploring other options, as well, including: Iowa State, University of Wisconsin-Madison, North Carolina State University, and Oklahoma State. I hope to continue my interests in writing, meat science, animal science, animal health, and research at one of these places. Afterwards, I plan on applying to get my PhD. After obtaining my PhD, I would like to enter into the industry. Currently, I am unsure about the kind of job that I would like or most enjoy, but I have not a doubt in my mind that it will be involved in agriculture and livestock and/or meat. I am passionate about the agricultural industry and becoming the best professional in the industry that I can possibly be. Ideally, I will end up with a job that makes me feel like I make a positive difference in the industry and for farmers, that I can travel through, that I can publish through, and that I feel I can be the most effective through.