AgSci Student News

Block & Bridle will be holding a meat sale again this semester, orders are due by March 1st.

Awarding one $2,000 and one $1,000 scholarship to students in the field of horticulture or a related study.

For the second year in a row, representatives from the Penn State Agronomy Club, a student organization in the College of Agricultural Sciences, took first place in the National Forage Bowl competition at the American Forage and Grassland Council annual conference, held Jan. 15-16 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The 101st Little International is on April 14th at the Snider Ag Arena. Please join us for an informational session on Thursday, February 1st in 101 ASI.

Don't forget to apply for funding to help with your study abroad costs.

Planning to study abroad this summer or fall? Have a Pell grant? Join upcoming workshops to apply for a Gilman Scholarship.

The Student Farm is hiring paid interns for summer and fall 2018 to manage farm production, market produce, host on-farm events, work with community partners, learn about community engagement/volunteer management and more!

The 2018 Research Expo will be held Tuesday March 27, 2018. The abstract submission period will be open on February 1 and close at 11:59 pm on February 28, 2018.

Penn State's annual Undergraduate Exhibition communicates and celebrates the participation of undergraduate students from across the University in scholarly inquiry, research and creative endeavors.

The Rodney A. Erickson Discovery Grant Program, named in honor of Penn State's seventeenth President, supports undergraduate student engagement in original research, scholarship, and creative work under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

The Cargill Global Scholars Program is a unique scholarship and leadership development opportunity for freshmen and sophomore students studying in a field relevant to Cargill's world of food, agriculture and risk management.

Net Impact will be hosting a discussion on the topic of food waste.

The Little Sisters of Delta Theta Sigma are taking orders for Chocolate Covered Strawberries for $15 per dozen.

Completed applications are due Friday, March 2, 2018. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center (AEC) is seeking a full-time intern for summer 2018.

The Office of International Programs (OIP) in the College of Agricultural Sciences is excited to announce the offering of its Undergraduate International Research Competitive Grants Program for 2018. This program serves as an opportunity for undergraduate students enrolled in the International Agriculture minor who are looking to conduct research in an international setting. This program is expected to continue to run annually.

Cherry Valley Organics in Burgettstown, PA is looking for an Assistant Grower for their vegetable, fruit and mushroom crops.

Are you a Junior or Senior interested in Urban Forestry, Food Systems, Green Infrastructure or Urban Ag and Resource Development? Check out these paid internships.

Studying abroad on a short term embedded course this spring or summer? Apply for the College's Study Abroad Awards to help with your costs.

Monday, January 22nd, 2–3 pm, 122 Ag Admin Building (Study Abroad Lounge)