Dr. Victoria Ayres: Milestones in Poultry Sciences | Ep. 58
About this episode
In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Victoria Ayres to discuss a little more about her academic and professional journey and her current situation as an assistant professor at the Tennessee Technological University. In this interesting episode we delve deeper into understanding Dr. Victoria's dissertation using propane, her experience leaving her Ph.D. and starting as an assistant professor, what the situation is like in the poultry industry in Tennessee, the role of water in poultry farming and much more. The episode is unmissable and is a must-see for all poultry enthusiasts.
“I think grad school actually prepared me really well because I had the exposure to teaching, research and outreach opportunities, and that's all part of my appointment currently.”
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:44) Introduction and professional journey on poultry
- (04:44) Student involvement in Poultry Science Club
- (05:48) Learning about propane use
- (11:40) The poultry industry in Tennessee
- (12:36) Dr. Victoria's interests and plans for the future
- (13:01) Development and details of a new facility
- (16:15) Teaching poultry production and management
- (18:44) Interest in nutrition
- (20:42) Student involvement and interest
- (23:42) Role of water in poultry farming
- (26:58) Advice for aspiring faculty members
- (29:20) From grad school to running a program
- (31:31) Final questions
Meet the guest: Dr. Victoria Ayres
Experience
- Assistant Professor at Tennessee Technological University
Background:
- Ph.D. in Feed Manufacture and Poultry Nutrition (West Virginia University)
- M.Sc. in Feed Manufacture and Poultry Nutrition (West Virginia University)
- B.Sc. in Animal Science (The Ohio State University)
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