Lauren A. Brizgys is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Animal Sciences. Her research focuses on dietary interventions to mitigate weaning and transport stress in swine and subsequent immune responses. The National Pork Board has sponsored Lauren's research; she is credited with developing the grant materials for that funding. Lauren is also well-published with eight (8) refereed journal articles, where she is the primary author of seven. In addition, she has eight (8) abstracts, six (6) poster presentations, and two (2) invited popular press articles to her name. Ms. Brizgys' contribution to science goes beyond traditional research. She has been an instructor in four (4) different courses and designed online components of many classes during the pandemic. Her Extension responsibilities have included managing Horse Bowl and Hippology contests, the regional Academic Quadrathlon, and our Jr. Pork Day. As you can see, Ms. Brizgys is an exceptional young scholar with a bright future.