ASAS Foundation Week - Taking Stock - Special Edition - May 21, 2025
ASAS Foundation Week - May 19-23, 2025
In This Edition - May 21, 2025
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- Swine Nutrition Heritage Fund Travel Award - Supatirada Wongchanla
- Robert Wettemann Graduate Scholar on Physiology Award - Vinicius de Souza Izquierdo, Ph.D.
- Corbin Award in Companion Animal Biology - Guido Bosch, Ph.D.
- One Day for ASAS, TOMORROW, May 22, 2025
- *New* - Legacy Scholarships
- Leaving a Legacy - Bob and Arlene Zimbelman
- From an ASAS Member, "Why I Give" - Deana Hancock, Ph.D.
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FOSTERING INNOVATORS FOR THE FUTURE
IMPACT: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
"Receiving the Swine Nutrition Heritage Fund Travel Scholarship Award is a tremendous honor and a valuable opportunity to advance my research and professional growth. This award allows me to present my work at the ASAS meeting, showcasing its relevance to the swine industry on both national and global scales. It also provides a platform to engage with leading experts and peers, fostering collaborations that will strengthen my research and broaden my perspective. I am deeply grateful for this recognition, which fuels my passion and commitment to contributing meaningful advancements in swine nutrition." Supatirada Wongchanla | Ph.D. Student | University of California, Davis | Anticipated Graduation Year: 2027
IMPACT: Early Career Animal Scientists
"Receiving the 2025 Robert Wettemann Graduate Scholar in Physiology Award is a great honor for me. It shows that the research developed by our team is on the right path to generating important data and strengthens my drive to advance impactful science within the field. I want to sincerely thank the ASAS Foundation and especially the Robert Wettemann Appreciation Club for making this recognition possible." Vinicius de Souza Izquierdo | Ph.D. Student and Graduate Assistant | Range Cattle Research and Education Center | University of Florida
IMPACT: Professional Members
“Receiving this prestigious Corbin Award in Companion Animal Biology is a tremendous honor, and I am deeply grateful for the recognition. It also serves as a testament to the support and help of many incredible mentors, colleagues, and students. In the spirit of Dr Corbin, this award encourages me to continue exploring and sharing the intriguing biology of dogs and cats to improve their lives.” Guido Bosch, Ph.D. | Associate Professor | Department of Animal Sciences | Wageningen University
“Receiving the 2025 Bouffault International Animal Agriculture Award is a great honor. It is a milestone that recognizes the efforts of my students, visiting scholars, and foreign colleagues, especially their embrace of molecular technologies as tools for discovery in the field of nutritional physiology of ruminants. Their enthusiasm for generating and interpreting genome-enabled data in a physiological context has been instrumental in moving the field forward. This award is a testament to their perseverance and passion for learning and applying new knowledge to address production and health of ruminants in intensive and extensive production systems”. Juan J. Loor, Ph.D. | Professor | Animal Sciences | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Partner with us as we work together to make a difference in the lives of our members, like Supatirada and Drs. Izquierdo, Bosch and Loor. To learn how you can support these awards and other Foundation initiatives, visit online here.
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*NEW* LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS
✨ Introducing the All-New Legacy Scholarships! ✨
The ASAS Foundation is proud to unveil an exciting addition to the Legacy Fund - the Legacy Scholarships!
Because you've been where they are going! Legacy Scholarships provide the critical financial support needed for graduate students to attend ASAS meetings, where they present breakthrough research, connect with industry leaders, and open doors to career opportunities.
For more information, including scholarship guidelines, visit online here.
Invest in the future animal science leaders. Support Legacy Scholarships today!
Your Vision. Our Thanks. Leaving A Legacy
THE 1908 SOCIETY
Bob and Arlene Zimbelman
Honoring a Legacy of Leadership and Lifelong Dedication
Dr. Robert Zimbelman’s pioneering impact on ASAS and FASS is felt across every corner of our profession - from his groundbreaking research and service on the ASAS Board, to his role as the first ASAS Executive Vice President for Scientific Liaison. His visionary leadership helped shape the Executive VP office and the Congressional Science Fellow program into nationally respected sources of science-based support for animal agriculture. Through decades of collaboration with leaders in academia, government, industry, and the media, Bob elevated the visibility and credibility of animal science nationwide.
Although Bob passed on January 21, 2025, the impact of his life continues in the lives he touched, the field he helped shape, and the legacy he and Arlene built together.
In recognition of Bob’s enduring influence, the ASAS Foundation established the Robert G. Zimbelman Appreciation Club, celebrating his profound contributions to ASAS, our partner societies, and the animal sciences. Bob and Arlene’s unwavering commitment to our mission is also reflected in their decision to become ASAS Foundation 1908 Society Members, helping ensure that future generations of animal scientists have the same opportunities to lead, innovate, and inspire.
We invite you to establish your legacy with ASAS and become a 1908 Society Member, where your support becomes part of a lasting investment in the future of animal science.
To learn about the ASAS Foundation and the 1908 Society, visit online here.
From an ASAS Member - "Why I Give"
"ASAS has been a presence in my family's life for three generations, from my father-in-law to me, and now my daughter. With each passing generation, my family’s roots in ASAS have grown deeper, and impressively, each of us has ties to the world-renowned Dr. Preston!
ASAS has been more than just an organization to us. It has been a second family, a source of support, and a catalyst for our growth and success. I am grateful for the doors it has opened for my family and for the countless opportunities it continues to provide.
As animal scientists, we are unique in the fact that we are all part of a professional family tree, where knowledge and expertise are passed down from one generation to the next.
Please join me in showing our gratitude for ASAS’ influence and impact on our lives by making a charitable contribution to the ASAS Foundation. Together, our generosity ensures that aspiring professionals in our field continue to learn from industry leaders and stay at the forefront of advancements in animal science."
Deana Hancock, Ph.D. | Director | Global Applied Research and Technology | Novus
PARTNER WITH THE ASAS FOUNDATION
Thank You to our ASAS Foundation Partners!
Partner with us as we work together to ensure that the generations after us have the same experiences, share similar stories, and carry on with the smile you hold when you think of all that being an ASAS member has done for you.
Contributions are accepted online or you may mail a check payable to American Society of Animal Science to ASAS Foundation, PO Box 7410, Champaign, IL 61826-7410. For information on more ways to give, such as with gifts of securities or an IRA’s QCD, please visit here and select the Ways To Give option.
We thank our supporters by recognizing you as a Giving Partner. For information about the ASAS Foundation Giving Partner levels, visit online here.
