Academic & Career Development

Animal Science Academic Advising

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor in the Animal Science Department. Advisors help with scheduling of classes, scholarship applications, internships, and many other questions regarding education and careers. The following is a list of the Animal Science Department advisors. Click on a name for his or her contact information. If you have any questions about advising, please contact Dr. Dennis Brink at dbrink1@unl.edu or (402) 472-6446.

• Kathy Anderson
• Dennis Brink
• Thomas Burkey
• Chris Calkins
• Andrea Cupp
• Rodger Johnson
• Steven Jones
• Lisa Karr-Lilienthal
• Phillip Miller
• Merlyn Nielsen
• Duane Reese
• Bryan Reiling

Animal Science Student Jobs

A large number of undergraduate students work part-time for the Animal Science Department while attending college. Jobs are available for students through the Federal Work-Study Program or through the Animal Science Department directly. Currently, students work in several areas of the department, including the animal handling units, ruminant nutrition lab, meats lab, small animal research lab, physiology and genetics labs, clerical office, and several of the units at the Agricultural Research and Development Center (ARDC) located at Mead, NE. If you are a UNL student interested in a part-time job in the Animal Science Department, please contact Deb DeWald in C203 or email her at ddewald1@unl.edu .

Animal Science Internship Listings

Internships are a fundamental part of your college academic experience. Animal Science students are required to complete four credit hours of experiential learning to earn their undergraduate degree, which can be composed of industry study tours and internship work. Internships give students a chance to explore different careers within the industry and gain valuable professional skills.  To receive credit for an internship, complete the Internship Contract Form . Professors will only accept the Internship Contract Form from the internet.

Feedlot Management Internship

For more information about internships click on the following link,Internship FAQ or contact Dr. Duane Reese.

Animal Science Careers Corner

Both the Department of Animal Science and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources work to give students the very best opportunities for professional growth and development. Your academic advisor can work with you to customize your schedule to meet your career goals, and campus services, including CASNR Career Services, can help with everything from mock interviews to designing your resume. By taking full advantage of these opportunities and completing CASNR's "Ensuring Your Future" program, as a UNL student you will be very competitive in today's job market and can go after your dream job. To learn more, visi t: