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Establishment of international partnership between UTIA and Zamorano University
Phillip Myer, Ph.D.Assistant Professor
Beef/Rumen MicrobiologyDepartment of Animal Science
Mark Morgan, Ph.D.Professor and Head
Food Processing EngineeringDepartment of Food Science & Technology
David R. Ader, Ph.D.Postdoctoral Research Associate
UTIA International Programs
Zamorano University, Honduras
Zamorano University, Honduras
Academic Departments
Agricultural Sciences and Production
AgribusinessManagement
Environment andDeveloping
Food Science and Technology
• More than 7,500 graduates demonstrated in Latin America and other world regions
• High percentage continue to complete postgraduate studies
• Teachers and students from over 20 countries
The 4th year Internship Program
• Fall 2016 – 309 fourth-year students will apply their knowledge, skills and values at universities, NGOs, agribusiness and agro industry companies in 26 countries
Visit June 2016
Visit June 2016
• Visited with the directors of the Science and Agricultural Production Program
• Combination of Plant and Animal Production Focus on production agriculture including:
Vegetable crops Beef Dairy Swine Aquaculture Poultry Organic production
Visit June 2016
• Food Science and Technology program at Zamorano One of the only university programs in Central America that has accreditation and
certifications that meet international standards for safety and analysis
Animal/meat processing and packaging plant Bakery Plant for processing fruits and vegetables Plant for processing dairy
Visit June 2016
• Environment and Development program Focuses on socio-economic development and environmental management
Renewable energy lab where students can experiment with energy production, including an acre of solar panels to offset power needs of Zamorano.
580 acre biosphere reserve called Uyuca, where they conduct forestry, water, and ecological research
Agroecological Farm Research 95 acres of unused, forested land that exists between campus and the
mountains. Preserve half as a biological reserve and wildlife corridor Other half to create an agroecological farm and learning center
Visit June 2016
Agroecological Farm Research 95 acres of unused, forested land that exists between campus and the
mountains. Preserve half as a biological reserve and wildlife corridor Other half to create an agroecological farm and learning center
Visit June 2016
• Other Opportunities
Agribusiness
Forestry
Pine Bark Beetle
Types of UTIA/Zamorano collaborations
• Internships
• Sourcing of Graduate School students
• Agroecological Farm Research• Short Courses• Study Abroad• Joint Educational Programs/Certificates• MS• Graduate Research Projects• Faculty Exchanges • Grant Partnerships
Next Steps
1. Deciding on how many interns UTIA can receive
2. Establishing funds to support future collaboration
3. Discuss study abroad with CIE
4. Graduate Research
https://www.zamorano.edu/en/
Establishment of international partnership between UTIA and Zamorano University
Phillip Myer, Ph.D.Assistant Professor
Beef/Rumen MicrobiologyDepartment of Animal Science
Mark Morgan, Ph.D.Professor and Head
Food Processing EngineeringDepartment of Food Science & Technology
David R. Ader, Ph.D.Postdoctoral Research Associate
UTIA International Programs