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Cory Colburn
  • Animal and Dairy Science
  • Class of 2015
  • Viroqua, WI

Cory Colburn participated in Iowa State University's Science with Practice program

2015 Feb 26

Cory Colburn, of Cashton, WI, 54619, double majoring in Animal Science and Dairy Science at #IowaState, was a participant in the Science with Practice program. Science with Practice is a learning and work experience program in research and related laboratories. Students work closely with faculty and graduate students to gain experience in their field of study.

Students are able to conduct research and form mentoring relationships with faculty while earning money and academic credit. The program allows students to develop an understanding of the links between research and practical real-world situations and problems.

Colburn was advised by Dr. Leo Timms, Morrill Professor, on a project titled "Auditing Feed at the Iowa State Dairy." This project consisted on Cory working on gaining knowledge of feed analysis and working as a consultant. Cory obtained this goal by gathering feed samples, using a Penn State Shaker box, developing an excel spreadsheet, and writing a professional letter of findings.

In total, 23 students and 20 faculty participated in the program during Fall 2014. As part of the program, students establish individualized learning agreements, create a final portfolio and complete biweekly journals of their semester progress. The semester concludes with a public poster presentation where students share their projects and experiences.

The Science with Practice program has linked students with faculty research for 10 years. Students may participate in the program multiple semesters. For more information visit www.ageds.iastate.edu/SWP.

This program is funded by the ISU Agricultural Endowment Board and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.