Award:
Stahly/Peo Outstanding Graduate Student in Swine Nutrition Award
Univeristy:
University of Missouri
Year:
2026
Section Awarded:
Midwest
Hannah Miller, Stahly/Peo Outstanding Graduate Student in Swine Nutrition Award
Sponsored by: Stahly/Peo Memorial and Tribute Fund
Hannah Miller earned her B.S. in Animal Sciences and Industry from Kansas State University, her M.S. in Swine Nutrition from South Dakota State University under Dr. Crystal Levesque, and her Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri under Dr. Amy Petry. Her dissertation integrated nutrition, microbiology, and bioinformatics to evaluate the impact of corn-based coproducts and fiber deprivation on swine gastrointestinal function and the microbiome. Hannah developed innovative laboratory and bioinformatic tools, including the first open-access microbial enzyme–fiber database linking carbohydrate-active enzymes to fiber substrates. Her research bridges fundamental science with applied feeding strategies to improve nutrient utilization, fiber value, and production efficiency. She currently serves as a Nutrition Manager with Christensen Farms, where she oversees research nutrition formulation and ingredient quality programs.