Allison Sanders

Allison Sanders

Science Outreach Youth Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Research Associate at The Ohio State University

  • Education

    • The Ohio State University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Animal Sciences

      Activities and Societies: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Ambassador College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Peer Mentor College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Learning Community Animal Science Community Alliance Collegiate 4-H BuckeyeThon The Ohio State University Community Orchestra

    • GLOBAL IMPACT STEM ACADEMY

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: 4-H FFA School Ambassador Orchestra Ohio Youth Institute Norman Borlaug Ruan Scholar Ohio State Science Fairs Community Trunk-or-Treat Coordinator Clark County 4-H STEM Camp Counselor

    • Clark State Community College

      2016 - 2019
      Associate of Science - AS

      I completed my Associate of Science Degree while completing high school via the College Credit Plus Program.

    • The Ohio State University

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Science - MS Animal Sciences
  • Experience

    • Education Project

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2019
      Science Outreach Youth Instructor

      - Conducted STEM based experiments with a variety of students and community members- Taught the importance of agricultural and STEM related careers to visitors

    • Ohio 4-H Youth Development

      Aug 2017 - Jan 2021
      Special Events Volunteer

      - Communicated weekly with local and global 4-H advisors and members- Created and organized 3 dual fundraising events for local and global 4-H clubs- Co-created curriculum to establish a global sister club project book for Ohio 4-H members

    • Ohio Cattlemen's Association

      Feb 2018 - May 2018
      Intern

      - Assisted with artificial insemination preparation and general herd management- Completed weekly equipment and fencing repairs

    • Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center

      Jun 2020 - Apr 2021
      Research Intern

      - Assisted with weight and blood/plasma collections- Performed metabolic assays to determine plasma glucose concentrations- Participated in and presented to weekly lab meetings- Presented results at the CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum

    • University of Missouri-Columbia

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Miller Animal Science Research Intern

      - Assisted with weight, blood/plasma, and feed sample collections in Dr. Allison Meyer's lab- Analyzed data to validate the use of new technology equipment in Dr. Derek Brake's lab- Participated in and presented to weekly small group seminar sessions- Presented results at the summer research forum

    • Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory

      Aug 2021 - Oct 2021
      Dairy Student Assistant

      - Delivered feed to 100 lactating Jersey cows- Managed feeding calves and weaned heifers- Maintained equipment including feed wagon and skid loader- Assisted with general chores on the farm

    • Office of Prospective Students at The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

      Nov 2021 - May 2023
      Student Visit Coordinator

      - Created schedules for all tour visits of CFAES including over 150 prospective students and group events annually - Communicated with the college ambassador team to implement new recruitment strategies - Assisted with tour guide and host trainings- Represented CFAES at recruitment events such as National FFA Convention and Farm Science Review

    • The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences

      May 2022 - Jun 2023
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      - Maintained proper environmental conditions for dual flow continuous culture jars- Executed ongoing lab protocols including ammonia assays and nutrient digestibility- Organized and integrated data for all active projects- Collaborated with other lab members to advance current and future projects

    • The Ohio State University

      Aug 2023 - now
      Graduate Research Associate

      - Train undergraduate research assistants on all ongoing laboratory protocols and basic laboratory skills- Assist fellow graduate students with designing and implementing projects in laboratory and farm settings to assess ways to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the dairy industry- Communicate research results and industry impacts to members of the industry as well as the general public in the Greater Columbus area

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Certified Peer Educator

      Naspa LAC
      Apr 2020
    • Center of Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) Industry Food Specialist

      CIFT
      May 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Fundraiser

      Issued by BuckeyeThon on Oct 2019
      BuckeyeThonAssociated with Allison Sanders
    • Trunk-or-Treat Coordinator

      Issued by Global Impact on Jul 2019
      Global ImpactAssociated with Allison Sanders