** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROPOSAL IS TO ENHANCE THE TECHNICAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF THE FUTURE AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING VALUE-ADDED ON-THE-JOB SUMMER INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES TO DIVERSE POPULATIONS OF VETERINARY STUDENTS FROM MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (MSU) AND TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (TU). EACH YEAR, 10 MULTICULTURAL VETERINARY STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE MENTORED SUMMER RESEARCH AND EXTENSION EXPERIENCES RELATED TO ANIMAL AGRICULTURE AT MSU AND WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION, TRAINING AND CAREER EXPLORATION SESSIONS RELATED TO VETERINARY FOOD SUPPLY MEDICINE WILL BE OFFERED TO THE STUDENTS.

Michigan State University, East Lansing MI

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