Dr. Rosie Nold is a Professor and Assistant Department Head of the South Dakota State University Animal Science Department & Undergraduate Curriculum coordinator. In all her classes, students learn to focus on “real world” goals while becoming active, engaged participants in their educational journey. For example, the nearly 200 students/semester who take her Introduction to Animal Science class are encouraged to both “be there” in class and know the information well. Dr. Nold impresses upon her students that real-world decisions are made by those who show up, even if they don’t have all of the answers. Dr. Nold schedules a mandatory meeting with every student who takes her class, and offers unique experiential learning opportunities to position students for greater understanding of agriculture. Dr. Nold’s educational excellence extends far beyond the classroom. She is the founding member & moderator for the National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl & Chairs the National 4-H Livestock Skillathon Committee.