Dr. Dawn Koltes: Inspiring Poultry Education | Ep. 38 | The Poultry Podcast Show

If students are to be successful, the poultry industry needs education. It provides them with comprehensive understanding of practices, challenges, and opportunities that cover all the critical topics in the field along with allowing them to make informed decisions and apply what they learn in the classroom. In that sense, engagement is a vital aspect of poultry education, one that is achieved through interactive learning methods, practical training, and real-world experiences. In this episode, Dr. Dawn Koltes shares her experiences with teaching poultry classes, engaging students through hands-on activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and encouraging their passion for the industry.

“It's all about building connections and networks – I think that is a really good way of getting to be successful and true to who you are." - Dr. Dawn Koltes

What you’ll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:40) Introduction
(08:18) The guest’s career path
(11:44) Challenges and opportunities of teaching big-sized classes
(15:40) Teaching scholarships in poultry education
(17:24) Engagement with online learning: the post-covid scenario
(19:25) Avian Physiology classes
(24:30) Internship programs
(28:16) How to pursue an internship and what it looks like
(35:53) Turkey facilities
(44:48) Three final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Dawn Koltes

Experience:

Current: Assistant Professor at Iowa State University
Past: Research Scientist at the University of Arkansas; Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Iowa State University

Background: