University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN

Description of Elective Experience

Gain exposure to the different facets and methods of the UMN Secure Food Systems Team's Great Lakes VHS of fish risk assessment that is currently in progress; summarize observed implementation of VHS testing requirements and use of aquaculture disinfectants as witnessed during previous field experience with MN and WI DNRs; help develop a document that can be used for outreach and extension regarding the VHS risk assessment work.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

Faculty/staff: Drs. Alexander, Marusak, Martin, Cardona, Culhane, and Goldsmith, and Ms. St. Charles.

Equipment and workspace: Student is expected to provide his own computer. Student will be provided a work space in 144 Vet Sci Bldg at the UMN CVM campus for the duration of his time at UMN CVM.

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

Student will work 4 hours per day Monday thru Friday on-site with the Faculty and Staff of the Secure Food Systems team. The other four hours a day, the student will work with UMN faculty and staff at the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Laboratory with Dr. Nick Phelps, Director, and his staff.

Supervisor
Dr. Culhane primary, Drs. Cardona & Goldsmith secondary, and Dr. Phelps in his lab
Contact email
Address

385F Anim Sci/Vet Med
1988 Fitch Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
20
Global engagement opportunity
No
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