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Robert E. Mikesell
Senior Instructor
Odor Management and 4-H Programs
Penn State University
307 ASI Bldg. University Park, PA 16802 voice: 814-865-2987 fax: 814-865-7442 e-mail: rem9@psu.edu |
324 Henning Building University Park, PA 814-865-2987 Fax 814-865-7442 email rem9@psu.edu
Academic Training
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, 2002.
Work History
2006-Present Senior Instructor. The Pennsylvania State University. Teach Animal Science 324 “Value Determination of Meat Animals” and a portion of Animal Science 300 “Integrated Animal Biology”. Implement large-scale livestock facility siting assessment service. Responsible 4-H livestock curriculum management.
Grants Funded
2001-2006. Total of $154,100 funded to PA Pork Producers Council in PDA Commodity Matching Grants.
Publications, Articles, and Manuscripts Published
1999-2007. Eight publications, articles and manuscripts published or in press.
Abstracts and Posters Presented
2001-2006. Eight abstracts and posters presented.
4-H Curriculum Materials Developed
1998-2006. Nine livestock curriculum pieces developed for use by Pennsylvania 4-H livestock club members.
Other Curriculum Materials Developed
Mikesell, R. E. and M. M. Baker. 2005. Animal Science Biology and Technology, 2nd edition. Interstate Publishers, Danville, IL. (Now Prentice Hall).
Mikesell, R. E. and M. M. Baker. 2000-2006. Large Animal Science Lesson Plans. The Ag Ed Network, a division of Stewart-Peterson, Inc. Available at http://www.agednet.com/. Over 100 lesson plans published to date.
Mikesell. R. E. and M. M. Baker. 1997. Animal Science Biology and Technology Teacher’s Resource Guide. Interstate Publishers, Danville, IL. (Now Prentice Hall).
Environmental Extension Activities Initiated
2007 Developed Odor Siting Index in response to Act 38 ACRE legislation
1999-2007. Site Evaluation Service for new or expanded large-scale livestock facilities. Over 170 sites evaluated.
1999-2004. Northeast Coordinator and National Trainer for On-Farm Assessment and Environmental Review (OFAER) Program administered by Environmental Management Solutions, Inc. Funded by America’s Clean Water Foundation. Over 350 farms coordinated.