High school students are encouraged to apply by April 15 for the Kansas State Animal Science Leadership Academy.
K-State opens applications for animal science leadership academy
High school students urged to apply for summer program
Feb. 25, 2022
K-State Research and Extension news service
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry has opened applications for a program that supports high school students who have an interest in the livestock industry and related careers.
Department officials said applications are due by April 15 for the Kansas State University Animal Sciences Leadership Academy, which will be held June 22-25 and June 29-July 2 in Manhattan.
The academy is available to youth from across the United States. Registration and more information is available online.
“(We are) very excited about hosting the KASLA conference this summer,” said department head Mike Day. “This event brings in future animal agriculture leaders from Kansas and beyond to the K-State campus.”
Hosted by the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council Inc. (LMIC), the academy is an intensive four-day educational experience designed to enhance the leadership skills and animal science knowledge of students in grades 9-12. In 2022, the program will offer two sessions to meet increased demand and serve more young people.
Day said “the academy provides many opportunities for our faculty and staff, and industry stakeholders and companies, to interact with and share experiences with this select group of youth. These interactions are beneficial toward sharing knowledge, but perhaps even more important to contributing to building future leaders for the livestock industry.”
The program’s itinerary will feature interactive workshops, tours and mentor time with department faculty. Industry leaders will also join the participants frequently to share their knowledge and expertise.
Throughout the week, participants will work in teams to evaluate current events within the animal science industry and educate others. This experience will culminate with team presentations and a closing reception on Saturday morning.
Only 20 students will be accepted to each session to ensure individualized attention from counselors, professors and industry leaders. Participants will stay on the K-State campus.