Development Council News

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has announced that three young AMSA members are the recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award. The award was established in 1992 and is designed to recognize and foster the development of young AMSA members who have demonstrated significant scientific skills in muscle foods research and technology that contribute to the animal products industry and the AMSA.

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is excited to announce that Jeanne Braha, Project Director with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), will lead the final keynote session at the 69th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC). This session, sponsored by Elanco Animal Health, will be held Wednesday, June 22, at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.

AMSA Educational Foundation tips off March Madness to promote Century Club membership.

Dr. Kauffman will receive the AMSA Educational Foundation mentor recognition award at RMC. NEW! Post comments and favorite memories on his page.

Tom Carr AMSA Educational Foundation Mentor Fund nears completion. NEW! Post comments, memories for Dr. Carr on his page.

The following scholarships are now available to current AMSA student members. Applications and additional details can be found on the AMSA website or contact Rachel Adams for more information.

Your continuing generosity of donations to the AMSA Educational Foundation and time and effort to AMSA programs and activities is very much appreciated.

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announces the launch of its new consumer website, TheMeatWeEat.com.

As Giving Tuesday approaches on December 1, the AMSA Educational Foundation encourages all AMSA members to consider a gift to the Century Club or one of the mentor recogntion funds.

This is an easy opportunity for every member to make a lasting impact.

American Meat Science Association (AMSA) and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and released a new Meat MythCrusher video examining the link between red meat consumption and obesity.

For more than 50 years, the AMSA has relied on support from partners to maintain its ability to provide community and professional development programs and opportunities for individuals in the field of meat science.

AMSA is honored to announce the establishment of the Dr. H. Russell Cross Mentor Recognition Fund. This mentorship was presented during the awards banquet at RMC on Tuesday, June 16.

AMSA is honored to announce the establishment of the Dr. William G. Moody Mentor Recognition Fund. This mentorship was presented during the awards banquet at RMC on Tuesday, June 16.

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is excited to announce that Dr. Keith Belk, AMSA member and past president, was recently named the new Ken and Myra Monfort Endowed Chair in Meat Science at Colorado State University (CSU). The announcement was made in conjunction with the AMSA 68th Reciprocal Meat Conference at a special breakfast ceremony in Lincoln, NE on June 17th.

AMSA members honored their peers at the 2015 AMSA Awards Banquet held on June 16th during the Reciprocal Meat Conference. This banquet highlighted the important impact that these award winners have made in the work place, in their communities, to this association and most importantly to their families.

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) has announced that three young AMSA members are the recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Award. The award was established in 1992 and is designed to recognize and foster the development of young AMSA members who have demonstrated significant scientific skills in muscle foods research and technology that contribute to the animal products industry and the AMSA.

In April, the AMSA Board of Directors held its spring meeting in Washington DC. The meeting afforded us the opportunity to interact with a number of allied associations as well as to speak directly with leadership at USDA. These conversations provided valuable background for ongoing policy issues facing the association. They also allowed us to shine a spotlight on key AMSA programs with decision makers whose policies affect our members. Following is a summary of these interactions.