Dr. Carolyn (Carrie) Hammer has had a distinguished two-decade career in equine science. At North Dakota State University, she shaped the Equine Science program and is the Associate Dean for the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. Her research in nutrition, immunology, and developmental programming has led to pioneering work on the neonatal Fc receptor and collaborative efforts to study maternal nutrition and offspring development. Dr. Hammer has secured $1.18M in research funding and leads a novel, multi-university USDA-funded project for undergraduate research. She has authored 41 journal articles, 81 abstracts, 1 book, 4 book chapters, and 40 popular press/extension publications. Dr. Hammer's scholarly work is distinguished by its lasting impact, particularly through student mentorship and horse owner education, shaping future generations of equine professionals.