2026 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference
Student Presentation Showcase
Prizes totaling up to $1200 for the undergraduate original research category and up to $2250 for each graduate student division (MS and PhD) has been budgeted for the 2026 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. In addition, each student participating, but not placing in top awards, will receive $100 for their participation. All students receive complimentary registration and lodging to the Conference; however, registration is required.
A copy of the 2026 Student Research Showcase Guidelines is available by clicking HERE. The graduate student abstract deadline is Friday, March 20 and abstracts should be sent to Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University.
2026 Contest:
Undergraduate: Monday, April 13, 2026, begins at 2:30 pm.
Graduate: Monday, April 13, 2026, begins at 2:30 pm.
For additional information, contact Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University, 765-496-6290, jboerma@purdue.edu.
Thank you to the sponsors for the 2026 contest:
Cumberland Valley Analytical Services
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT winners of the 2026 contest:​
​Original Research
First Place - Katie Doneth, Michigan State University
​Second Place - Alexandra Watson, Michigan State University
Third Place - Anna Heck, Purdue University
Honorable Mention - Makayla Robinson, The Ohio State Univ
GRADUATE STUDENT winners of the 2026 contest:
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MS Division
First Place - Alyssa Neff, Virginia Tech
Second Place - Riley Barber, Michigan State University
Third Place - Andie Majewski, The Ohio State University
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PhD Division
First Place - Kiyeon Park, The Ohio State University
Second Place - Haylee Reisinger, Michigan State University
Third Place - Jair Estebon Parales Giron, Michigan State University