Kelsey Faivre
  • Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
  • Class of 2016
  • Dekalb, IL

Kelsey Faivre participated in Iowa State University's Science with Practice program

2015 Feb 26

Kelsey Faivre, of Dekalb, IL, 60115, majoring in Agriculture Education - Communications Option 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.

Faivre was advised by Ms. Sherry Hoyer, communications specialist, on a project titled "Educational Work at the Iowa Pork Industry Center." This project had Kelsey work on refining her writing skills and developing professional skills at the Iowa Pork Industry Center. This had been accomplished by working on interviewing for and writing news releases, developing bulletin boards, and preparing for the PorkBridge and SowBridge educational programs.

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.