Graduate Student Resources
Build Your Network. Grow Your Skills. Launch Your Career.
Graduate school is about more than earning a degree—it’s about building the connections, experience, and skills that will shape your career.
The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) connects graduate students with animal scientists from academia, industry, government, and organizations around the world. Whether you’re looking to present your research, expand your professional network, develop new skills, or explore career opportunities, ASAS can help you take the next step.
Join ASAS and start building your professional community today.
Membership Benefits
As an ASAS graduate student member, you’ll have access to resources designed to support your research, professional development, and career:
- Access to Journal of Animal Science, Translational Animal Science, and Animal Frontiers
- Reduced registration rates for the ASAS Annual Meeting, sectional meetings, international meetings, and other ASAS events
- Opportunities to present your research and connect with scientists from around the world
- Access to ASAS webinars and professional development programming
- Taking Stock, the ASAS online newsletter featuring science, industry, policy, and Society news
- Eligibility for ASAS Foundation travel scholarships, awards, and other funding opportunities
- Access to the ASAS Career Center and career opportunities in academia, industry, government, and beyond
- Opportunities to participate in committees, boards, and Society leadership
- Access to science communication, public policy, and outreach opportunities
Opportunities Just for Graduate Students
ASAS offers graduate students opportunities to get involved, gain experience, and stand out as they prepare for their careers.
Present Your Research
Share your work through oral and poster presentations and graduate student competitions at ASAS meetings.
Find Funding & Recognition
Apply for graduate student travel scholarships, awards, and other opportunities offered through ASAS and the ASAS Foundation.
Develop as a Leader
Serve in graduate student leadership positions, participate on committees, and help shape programming at sectional and national levels.
Build Your Professional Network
Connect with fellow students, faculty, researchers, industry professionals, and potential employers at ASAS meetings and events.
Prepare for Your Career
Take advantage of career resources, workshops, webinars, mentoring, and professional development opportunities designed to help you transition from graduate school to your next position.
Get Involved in the Science
Participate in scientific programming, volunteer opportunities, competitions, and other activities that allow you to become an active member of the animal science community.
Graduate Student Membership
Invest in your professional future while you’re still in graduate school.
Graduate Student Membership is available for $100 per year.
Your ASAS membership connects you to a professional community that can support you throughout graduate school—and well beyond graduation.
