78th RMC Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 21
8:30 AM -
5:00 PM
AMSA Board Meeting

The Ohio State University

7:00 AM -
5:00 PM 

Beef to Business - Iron Chef/Culinary Experience Competition

Certified Angus Beef Facility, Wooster, OH

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM2025 Coaches and Coordinators Clinic The Ohio State University 
Sunday, June 22
7:30 AM -
3:30 PM
Undergraduate Quiz Bowl Competition - Preliminary Rounds Hilton Downtown
8:00 AM -
3:00 PM

Student Research Competitions: Undergraduate; Master; and Ph.D.

Hilton Downtown
7:30 AM -
1:00 PM
Golf Tournament

Cumberland Trail Golf Club

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
Student Promotional Items and Silent AuctionHilton Downtown
10:00 AM  - 5:00 PMAMSA Community Service Project: Blood Drive Hilton Downtown 
12:00 PM - 4:00 PMGeneral ePoster ViewingHilton Downtown
1:00 PM -
4:30 PM
RMC Career FairHilton Downtown
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association MeetingHilton Downtown
6:15PM -
9:30 PM
RMC Welcome Reception

COSI, Center of Science & Industry


7:15 PM -
7:30 PM
RMC Research ePoster Competitions Awards Presentation

COSI, Center of Science & Industry


7:30 PM -
8:30 PM

Undergraduate Quiz Bowl Finals

COSI, Center of Science & Industry


Monday, June 23
7:30 AM - 6:00 PMGeneral ePoster ViewingHilton Downtown
8:00 AM -
8:30 AM
78th RMC Opening Sessions and Mentorship Presentation
Hilton Downtown
8:30 AM -
9:30 AM
Keynote Presentation - How to Professionally Fail at Understanding the Complexities of Nourishment -  Frederic Leroy, Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Hilton Downtown
9:00 AM -
5:00 PM
Student Promotional Items and Silent AuctionHilton Downtown
9:30 AM -
5:30 PM
RMC Supplier ShowcaseHilton Downtown
9:30 AM -
10:30 AM

ePoster Presentation and Viewing Session

Hilton Downtown
9:30 AM -
10:30 AM
Networking Break
Hilton Downtown
10:30 AM-
12:30 PM

Concurrent Technical Sessions:

Hilton Downtown
12:30 PM-
1:45 PM

Networking Lunch

AMSA Committee Meetings

  • AMSA RMC Planning Committee Meeting
  • AMSA Carcass Assessment
  • AMSA National 4-H Committee Meeting 
    Societal Role of Meat Planning 
Hilton Downtown
2:00 PM -
2:45 PM
Reciprocation Sessions and Tech Talks- Multiple Topics
Hilton Downtown
2:45 PM -
3:45 PM
ePoster Presentations and Viewing Session Hilton Downtown
2:45 PM -
3:45PM
Networking Break
Hilton Downtown
3:45PM -
4:30 PM
Reciprocation Sessions and Tech Talks- Multiple Topics
Hilton Downtown
4:30 PM -
5:30 PM
ePoster Presentation and Viewing Session
Hilton Downtown
4:30 PM -
6:30 PM
Processed Meats Competition
Hilton Downtown
6:30 PM -
11:00 PM

RMC Family Picnic and Mixer
T-Shirt Auction

Kemba Live
Tuesday, June 24
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM WMIN Breakfast Hilton Downtown 
7:00 AM -
7:45 AM
AMSA Emeritus Breakfast
Hilton Downtown
7:30 AM - 5:00 PMGeneral ePoster ViewingHilton Downtown
8:00 AM -
8:30 AM
Opening Session and Mentorship Presentation
Hilton Downtown
8:30 AM -
9:30 AM
Keynote Presentation - The Societal Role of Meat & Livestock: Science, Misinformation, and Public ResponsibilityKeith Belk, Ph.D., Colorado State University
Hilton Downtown
9:00 AM -
5:00 PM
Student Promotional Items and Silent AuctionHilton Downtown
9:30 AM -
10:30 AM
ePoster Presentation and Viewing Session
Hilton Downtown
9:30 AM -
10:30 AM
Networking Break
Hilton Downtown
9:30 AM -
5:00 PM
RMC Supplier ShowcaseHilton Downtown
10:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Concurrent Technical Sessions:

Hilton Downtown
12:30 PM-
1:45 PM

Networking Lunch

AMSA Business Meeting and Student Board Business Meeting

Hilton Downtown
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Reciprocation Sessions and Tech Talks- Multiple TopicsHilton Downtown
2:45 PM -
3:45PM
ePoster Presentation and Viewing Session
Hilton Downtown
2:45PM -
3:45 PM
Networking Break
Hilton Downtown
3:45 PM -
4:30 PM
Reciprocation Sessions and Tech Talks- Multiple Topics
Hilton Downtown
3:45 PM -
4:30 PM
Tech Talks
Hilton Downtown
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ePoster Presentation and Viewing Session The Ohio State University
6:30 PM -
7:15 PM
RMC Awards ReceptionThe Ohio State University
7:15 PM -
10:00 PM
RMC Awards Banquet and Ice Cream Social 
The Ohio State University
Wednesday, June 25
6:00 AM-
7:00 AM
Fun Run
Hilton Downtown
8:00 AM -
9:15 AM
Keynote Panel Discussion - Meat Science Branding and ConsumerSpeakers and Panelists Include:
  • Panelists: John Stika, Ph.D., President, Certified Angus Beef; David Newman, Ph.D., Senior Vice President Market Growth, National Pork Board; Kelly Coughlin, Manager – Brand Marketing, The Wendy’s Company; Shawn Spencer, Kroger; Director of Meat Merchandising, The Kroger Co.; and Craig Pearce, Director Portfolio Innovation, Brand Marketing, Nestle Purina
Hilton Downtown
9:15 AM -
9:45 AM
Final General Session and 2026 RMC Welcome Video
Hilton Downtown
9:45 AM -
10:15 AM

Networking Break

Hilton Downtown
10:15AM -
12:15PM
Effective Outreach and Extension Programming

Hilton Downtown
10:15AM - 12:15PM
Meat Equipment and Technology Workshop

 
10:15AM - 12:15PM
Hot Topics Discussion