Maci Mueller has been employed as assistant professor of animal breeding and genetics for the Kansas State College Animal Sciences and Business Division. As a beef cattle geneticist, her appointment will probably be 70% educating and 30% analysis.
Mueller will probably be educating genetics in the course of the Fall 2023 semester and her analysis will concentrate on growing progressive strategies and programs to allow the widespread and routine utilization of gene modifying, a strong breeding software, in cattle manufacturing. Her purpose is to boost animal well being and welfare whereas enhancing manufacturing effectivity, by leveraging the potential of genetic-based biotechnologies.
Mueller will earn her doctorate later this month in animal biology on the College of California-Davis (UCD). She earned her bachelor’s diploma in animal science from the College of Nebraska-Lincoln and her grasp’s in animal biology from UCD.
“It’s my pleasure to announce that Maci Mueller will probably be becoming a member of our animal breeding and genetics staff in early August,” says Dr. Mike Day, Ok-State ASI division head. “Her experience, background and coaching will present necessary contributions to our educating, analysis and extension applications. Maci’s husband, Kale, may also be a part of Ok-State as an extension affiliate in horticulture. We’re more than happy to welcome Maci, Kale and their son, Titus, to our ASI household.”
All through her graduate research, Mueller had the chance to show undergraduate college students, current to trade leaders, have interaction with producers, collaborate with trade organizations and conduct leading edge analysis. Her graduate analysis was centered on the appliance of genetic-based biotechnology, particularly gene modifying, in livestock manufacturing programs.
Throughout her graduate profession, Mueller was acknowledged for her tutorial achievements, analysis accomplishments, and outreach efforts. She was honored with the celebrated American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Agri-King Excellent Animal Science Graduate Scholar Award in 2022 and obtained the UCD School of Agriculture Van Alfen/MacDonald Graduate Award in 2021. Moreover, she gained the 2021 Beef Enchancment Federation Baker/Cundiff Graduate Essay Award.
“I’m keen about animal science training and outreach,” mentioned Mueller. “As a educating assistant for numerous animal science and biology programs throughout totally different tutorial ranges, I’ve discovered nice success in contributing to the cultivation of information and the facilitation of studying amongst college students.” Moreover, her dedication to efficient scientific communication and engagement with a wider viewers is mirrored in her achievement of a Graduate Certificates in Extension, Outreach, and Science Communication.
Initially from Princeton, Nebraska, Mueller will probably be on campus August 1.
“I’m overjoyed to be becoming a member of the Ok-State household, and use my analysis expertise, background and connections in livestock manufacturing, and communication abilities to contribute to the land-grant mission,” Mueller mentioned.
