Ph.D. - Environmental Health (Industrial Hygiene), Colorado State University, 2013M.S. - Environmental Health (Toxicology), Colorado State University, 2008B.A. - Biochemistry, The College of Wooster, 2001
Experience CSU at the National Western Stock ShowOngoing through Sunday, January 25, 2026Celebrate Colorado traditions and discover all things CSU at the National Western Stock Show! VisitAg AdventureandPony Trailsin the Hall of Education, and explore theCSU Spur campusfor hands-on activities and daily programming for all ages.
Highlights include:
Meet Cam the Ramand ponies from the Temple Grandin Equine Center
Hands-on funlike cheese and chocolate making at CSU Spur
Become aJunior Ag Ambassadorby learning about the College of Agricultural Sciences and Colorado Commodity partners
Connect with theCSU Seedstock Merchandising Teamin the Stockyards (Jan. 10–16)
Notable Days:
Jan. 10:NWSS Kick-Off
Jan. 16:4-H Day & Denim and Diamonds CSU Rodeo Team Event
Jan. 17:CSU Day at the Rodeo (11 a.m. Pro Rodeo)
Jan. 21:FFA Day
Jan. 21:Temple Grandin Exceptional Rodeo
Jan. 25:Future Cowboy Event
And so much more! Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating agriculture, education, and community.
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Visit with the Seedstock Merchandising TeamOngoing through Friday, January 16, 2026CSU’s Seedstock Merchandising Team will continue to learn by doing as they exhibit and promote CSU raised Hereford cattle in The Yards. This event is open to the public! Show day is the 16th.
Future CowboySunday, January 25, 2026, 1 - 6pmYou're invited to Future Cowboy — a bold celebration of the role of cattle in food, fashion, and the circular economy. This one-of-a-kind event fuses culinary creativity, fashion innovation, ag technology, and sustainability science into an unforgettable afternoon that invites you to rethink what it means for ranchers, foodies, and fashionistas to honor our cattle with technology and tradition.
Hosted by the Ag Innovation Center at Colorado State University
When: Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 1 pm – 6 pm * Doors at 12pm
Where: CSU Spur, Temple Grandin Equine Center Arena: 4817 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216
(Deadline to register is January 22nd)