1. University Swine Science Internships
$25,000 Funding Level 2014
Tactic Authors: Butch Baker, Todd See, Jodi Sterle, Steve Moeller

2. Status Leaders in swine science and veterinary medicine are retiring
The number of students pursuing careers in swine science and veterinary medicine is declining.
The pool of appropriately educated students is declining to a level where open positions are difficult to fill.

3. Tactic
Students will be provided with pork science and industry exposure in swine research and problem solving projects
Students will be matched with projects that connect them to swine industry problems with practical significance.
Advisors will guide students in developing projects relevant to the future of the US pork industry.

4. Evaluation Short term Long term
Number of students and institutions participating
Compiled abstracts of project reports submitted
Long term
Number of students entry into swine research careers

5. Next: Establish working group to: Expand initial guidelines
Five undergraduate or professional level students
$5,000 per student
Funds awarded to and managed by advisor
Develop request for proposals, review and approval process
Establish Selection Committee

6. NPB Staff: Jim Lummus