Alyssa May

Swine Technician Intern

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Columbia, Missouri, United States

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About me
Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University, MS in Animal Science
Education
- The University of Findlay
  2018 - 2021
  Bachelor's degree Animal Sciences
  Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa Sorority - Member 2019, 2020, 2021 Student Government Class Representative - 2019, 2020, 2021 Greek Council President - 2021 Vice President of Internal Relations for Panhellenic Council - 2021 Women's Club Soccer - Member 2020, 2021 Pre-Veterinary Club - Member 2018, 2019, 2020 I received my Bachelors Degree in Science with an emphasis on Animal Science and a Chemistry Minor in 3.5 years. I was very involved on campus with clubs and organizations.
- University of Missouri-Columbia
  2022 - 2024
  Master of Science - MS Swine Immunolgy 17
  Activities and Societies: Animal Science Graduate Student Association Secretary Financial and Standards Advisor for Sigma Kappa
- Waterloo High School
  2015 - 2018
  High School Diploma General Studies
  Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Beta Club, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Softball
Experience
- Kalmbach Swine Management
  May 2020 - Aug 2020
  Swine Technician Intern
  I worked in the Gestation barn of a 2500 head farrow to wean farm as an Intern. I learned skills such as PCAI, immunizations, and boar and sow handling.
- Kalmbach Swine Management
  May 2021 - Aug 2021
  Swine Technician Intern
  I worked in the farrowing barn of a 2500 head farrow to wean operation. In this role I learned piglet processing, immunizations, farrowing techniques, and biosecurity processes.
- University of Missouri-Columbia
  Jan 2022 - May 2024
  My Master's Thesis work was focused on understanding swine immune system development at a cellular level. I utilized single cell sequencing and R studios for a comprehensive characterization of cellular types across various development stages, encompassing gestational, neonatal and adult phases. I am also the Lab Manager. I managed research personnel’s biosecurity, biological and biochemical certifications, and trainings. I led a team of 5 – 10 research personnel to execute experiments, including training new employees. Show less
  - Masters Student and Graduate Research Assistant
    Jun 2022 - May 2024
  - Senior Lab Technician
    Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
- United States Pork Center of Excellence
  Oct 2023 - now
  Student Editor
  I am working in the upcoming year to update the Pork Information Gateway Reproduction Section, as well as The National Reproduction Guide under the mentorship of Dr. Tim Safranski and Bill Winkelman
- Michigan State University
  Jul 2024 - now
  Working as a Research Assistant 1 in Dr. Elzinga’s laboratory. Adjunct Professor teaching Swine Production and Advanced Swine Management
  - Research Assistant 1
    Jan 2025 - now
  - Adjunct Professor
    Jul 2024 - now
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic training in animal care and use
  University of Missouri-Columbia
  Jan 2022
- Occupational Health and Safety Training for Lab Personnel
  University of Missouri-Columbia
  Jan 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Financial and Values Advisor
  Issued by Sigma Kappa Sorority on Jan 2022
  Associated with Alyssa May
- Junior Fair Board Member
  Issued by Portage County Randolph Fair on Aug 2015
  Associated with Alyssa May