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2025 Symposium
Goal
Texas A&M AgriLife Veterinary Science Certificate Program will offer three full days of sharing, learning, and networking for animal science educators. This professional development opportunity will provide teachers training to develop and plan curriculum, receive hands-on training to take back to the classroom, and insight on promoting animal science and veterinary medicine careers. Many different aspects of animal science courses, curriculum and industry will be included.
Keynote Speaker: Emma Coffman
Emma Coffman is a trailblazer in the agricultural industry, known for her innovative approach to advocacy, education, and bridging the urban-rural divide. As the founder of Double E Ranch Advocacy, Emma has taken her passion for agriculture head-on, dedicating herself to educating consumers about the origins of their food and the people who produce it. Through impactful storytelling, engaging social media content, and virtual farm tours, she fosters transparency and understanding in the agricultural supply chain, helping consumers make informed connections to the industry that feeds the world.
2025 Schedule
Day 1: Keynote and General Sessions June 24, 2025
- Keynote Speaker: Emma Coffman – Ag Social Media Influencer
- General Sessions: Hot topics in animal science industry
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Networking Dinner provided
Day 2: Short Course Excursions June 25, 2025
- Full day of hands on learning for attendees at multiple off site locations.
- Equine
- Beef Cattle Production
- Poultry Science
- Small Ruminants and Livestock Guardian Dogs
- Swine
- Each attendee will choose their preferred track.
- Limit of 20 per excursion. First to register will be guaranteed their choice.
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Networking Dinner provided
Day 3: Didactic and Skills Sessions June 26, 2025
- Skills Sessions
- Didactic Sessions
- Breakfast and Lunch provided
For more information please contact VSCP at vetscience@ag.tamu.edu or call Nikki at (915) 525-6100.
REGISTRATION
Registration is open and limited to 100 attendees.
- Cost of the event: $700 Regular Registration with 3-night lodging included
- All meals are included in the price of registration.
- Registration opens on January 15th, 2025.
- Open to all educators regardless of location or state.
- Registration is limited to 100 attendees.
- Extra night(s) lodging available for additional fee
- Included lodging is the Texas A&M Conference Hotel
- Grant funds available for those who qualify
- Grant funding priority for educators from low resource schools
Qualifications for full grant fees to cover the $700 registration to include partial housing fees at Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center and all meals are below
- Must be a High School or Middle School Public School Teacher in the United States and meet 1 of the 2 following requirements.
- Low Resource School – 40% of your student population lives under the poverty level (receives free or reduced lunch)
- Rural School – defined as a county with less than 50,000 people or a town with a population less than 5,000. .
PARKING
Campus Map coming soon
HOTEL INFORMATION
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
Conference attendees will be registered for their stay by VSCP. Please do not register yourself for your stay during the conference.
Locations & Directions
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Below are the closest and suggested airports to the event.
Easterwood Airport – College Station, Tx -Easterwood Field is located approximately 3.11 miles South-Southwest (SSW) of central College Station. IATA airport code is CLL.
Austin Bergstrom Airport – Austin, Tx – Austin Bergstron International Airport is approximately 100 miles North-Northwest of College Station. IATA airport code is AUS.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Tx – George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located approximately 73.94 miles Southeast (SE) of central College Station. IATA airport code is IAH.
Shuttle Transportation Information