Photo (L to R): Dr. Mike Day (ASI department head), Jordyn Seamans, Emma Sutherly, Eda Kaya (upper left box), Weston Schrader, and Dr. Randy Phebus. Great appreciation is extended to Marcy Johnson, VP of Corporate Communications and Brenden McCullough, VP of Technical Services from National Beef.
National Beef Award Ceremony
On Thursday, May 9 four students were recognized with a National Beef Award for their excellence in food science and animal science.
This is the eighth consecutive year that National Beef has recognized the outstanding senior and graduate student in food science. This year they increased the scholarship stipend and expanded the award program to include two animal science upperclassmen. The ASI Department and Food Science Institute appreciate this industry-based student support greatly.
The 2024 National Beef Packing Company Award winners were:
- Eda Kaya — K-State Outstanding Food Science Graduate Student Award
- Jordyn Seamans — K-State Outstanding Food Science Senior Award
- Emma Sutherly — K-State ASI Academic Performance Award (upperclassman)
- Weston Schrader — K-State ASI Academic Performance Award (upperclassman)
Congratulations to this year’s National Beef Award recipients!
