Elizabeth Palmer received her B.S. in Animal Science from the Pennsylvania State University in 2016 and her M.S. degree from the University of Arkansas in 2018. She is currently a Ph.D. student at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center from University of Florida under the direction of Dr. Philipe Moriel. Her research focuses on supplementation strategies for Bos indicus-influenced cows and the subsequent effects on calf growth and health in tropical/subtropical environments. Elizabeth has also been heavily involved with leadership roles and teaching assistance at the UF-Department of Animal Science. During her time in graduate school, Elizabeth has authored or co-authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles and 25 scientific abstracts. Her dedication and efforts were recognized by multiple awards, including 2019 Teaching Assistant Award and 2018-2019-2020 Grinter Graduate Student Fellowships from the UF-Department of Animal Science; 3rd place at the 2019 Ph.D. Division Graduate Student Competition at the Southern Section meeting of ASAS; 2020 Joseph P. Fontenot Award from ASAS; 3rd place at the 2020 Ph.D. Division Graduate Student Poster Competition at the National Meeting of ASAS; and 2020 Florida Feed Association Scholarship from Florida Feed Association.